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DL12 JNU

2012 Mini Mini (R58)

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

66,726 mi
Last recorded66,726 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R58)46,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL12 JNU
MakeMini
ModelMini (R58)
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 66,726 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2025 64,620 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 62,106 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and splitting on shoulders and in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 60,372 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2022 56,585 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2022 56,585 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2021 51,886 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 51,342 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 50,102 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Oct 2019 50,099 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing 1 bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 42,072 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 33,099 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 22,651 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 18,194 miles

Both front tyre inner outer edges have low tread.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Jun 2015 18,194 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Both front tyre inner outer edges have low tread.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Mini Mini (R58)?

Based on 32,231 MOT tests across 2,295 vehicles.

81.1%
Pass Rate
4,576
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
2,295
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 216
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 189
Registration plate lamp not working 127
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DL12 JNU is a 2012 Mini Mini (R58) in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2012 Mini Mini (R58) models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 46,523 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 (R58) fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 216 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DL12 JNU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini (R58) typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Mini (R58) is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DL12 JNU registered?

DL12 JNU is a 2012 Mini Mini (R58), first registered on 29 June 2012.

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