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YJZ 8490

2012 Mini One

Black Diesel 1500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

103,286 mi
Last recorded103,286 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini One50,312 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJZ 8490
MakeMini
ModelOne
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 103,286 miles

Knocking from front suspension

Pass 3 Dec 2024 96,491 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 91,105 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 88,840 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Nov 2022 88,792 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault light on dash (7.12 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 84,364 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 77,490 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 69,866 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2019 69,866 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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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YJZ 8490 is a 2012 Mini One in Black with a 1,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YJZ 8490 registered?

YJZ 8490 is a 2012 Mini One, first registered on 5 November 2012.

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