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VN62 NHJ

2012 Mini One

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

147,368 mi
Last recorded147,368 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini One50,312 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN62 NHJ
MakeMini
ModelOne
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 147,368 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 136,426 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 122,111 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 101,582 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mounting bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 2 Aug 2022 101,582 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mounting bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 84,651 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2021 84,649 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 81,891 miles

Front tyres wearing low on tread

Offside Front wiper blade smearing

Offside Rear seatbelt and seatbelt buckle unable to be fully inspected due to seat back being folded down/covered

Pass 6 Jan 2020 76,794 miles

unable to see/inspect most of rear and front to rear brake pipes due to covers

Pass 15 Dec 2018 67,503 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 59,499 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 14 Oct 2016 49,964 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 38,214 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2015 38,214 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

How Reliable is the Mini One?

Based on 528,090 MOT tests across 55,487 vehicles.

83.8%
Pass Rate
5,024
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
55,487
On UK Roads
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VN62 NHJ is a 2012 Mini One in Blue 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 One models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.4% with a typical mileage of 50,312 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mini One typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 14 years old, this Mini One is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VN62 NHJ registered?

VN62 NHJ is a 2012 Mini One, first registered on 9 November 2012.

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