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AJ61 LXF

2012 Mini Mini (R60)

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

78,831 mi
Last recorded78,831 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R60)57,372 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ61 LXF
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 78,831 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2026 78,831 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2025 75,125 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 70,786 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 65,421 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm tyre size 225 45 18 95y michelin primacy xl (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 60,530 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 56,793 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 56,569 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2019 52,869 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn,also 3-4 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn,also 3-4 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Dec 2019 52,869 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn,also 3-4 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn,also 3-4 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 48,687 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2019 48,687 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed also inner edge lumpy (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 41,895 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 35,338 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Jan 2017 35,207 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pads appear low (3.5.1g)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 27,501 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 21,023 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Mini (R60)?

Based on 195,464 MOT tests across 14,155 vehicles.

83.2%
Pass Rate
5,727
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
14,155
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 930
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 884
Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 569
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 538
Full Mini Mini (R60) reliability report

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AJ61 LXF is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60) in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2012 Mini Mini (R60) models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 57,372 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 (R60) fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 930 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AJ61 LXF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini (R60) typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Mini (R60) is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AJ61 LXF registered?

AJ61 LXF is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 27 February 2012.

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