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V26 JPR

2012 Mini Mini (R57)

Brown Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

103,892 mi
Last recorded103,892 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R57)56,551 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV26 JPR
MakeMini
ModelMini (R57)
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 11 Feb 2026 103,892 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 98,992 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 95,209 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 89,076 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning bulb dim. (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Sound deadening material not fully secure centre. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

slight damage to windscreen in zome A.

Pass 3 Feb 2022 82,278 miles

slight damage to windscreen

Pass 26 Jan 2021 76,015 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2021 76,015 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 71,147 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 60,913 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2018 60,913 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 51,580 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 41,105 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 30,270 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 21,023 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Mini (R57)?

Based on 45,115 MOT tests across 3,155 vehicles.

79.2%
Pass Rate
4,754
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
3,155
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 365
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 324
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 244
Registration plate lamp not working 223
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V26 JPR is a 2012 Mini Mini (R57) in Brown with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2012 Mini Mini (R57) models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 56,551 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mini Mini (R57) fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 365 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V26 JPR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini (R57) typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Mini (R57) is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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V26 JPR is a 2012 Mini Mini (R57), first registered on 31 May 2012.

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