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YJ61 BDF

2012 Mini Unknown

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

110,087 mi
Last recorded110,087 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Unknown29,739 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ61 BDF
MakeMini
ModelUnknown
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 110,087 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2025 103,747 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2025 103,747 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 97,255 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Jun 2024 97,234 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2023 87,412 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air Freshener

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

TPMS Light On

Pass 14 Jun 2022 82,649 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

TPMS warning on

Pass 29 May 2021 75,358 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both N/S&O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 70,841 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 50,081 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 28,148 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 1,652 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 1,478 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Unknown?

Based on 9,619 MOT tests across 1,014 vehicles.

85.9%
Pass Rate
5,876
Miles/Year
12
Year Lifespan
1,014
On UK Roads
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YJ61 BDF is a 2012 Mini Unknown in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2012 Mini Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 29,739 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The Mini Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 12 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Unknown is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YJ61 BDF is a 2012 Mini Unknown, first registered on 23 January 2012.

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