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DJ51 JAC

2012 Mini Mini (R59)

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

93,901 mi
Last recorded93,901 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R59)49,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDJ51 JAC
MakeMini
ModelMini (R59)
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 93,901 miles

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))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2024 82,248 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2024 82,248 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 71,528 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 60,491 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 1 Mar 2022 60,486 miles

Offside Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 58,704 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount bush splitting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount bush splitting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Mar 2021 58,686 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount bush splitting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount bush splitting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 56,892 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2020 56,890 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 53,271 miles

o/s/r tyre close to legal limit

Pass 9 Feb 2018 49,051 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/f tyre on limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 44,545 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 44,545 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 May 2016 37,150 miles

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

engine cover & under tray fitted to vehicle obstructing view of some parts

Pass 5 May 2015 22,874 miles

smoke test too clean to read.

How Reliable is the Mini Mini (R59)?

Based on 3,691 MOT tests across 274 vehicles.

81.3%
Pass Rate
4,563
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
274
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 14
Registration plate lamp not working 14
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DJ51 JAC is a 2012 Mini Mini (R59) in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2012 Mini Mini (R59) models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 49,565 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 (R59) fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 22 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DJ51 JAC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini (R59) typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Mini (R59) is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DJ51 JAC registered?

DJ51 JAC is a 2012 Mini Mini (R59), first registered on 30 May 2012.

Is DJ51 JAC safe to buy?

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