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GD12 LJO

2012 Mini Mini (R58)

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

70,036 mi
Last recorded70,036 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R58)46,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD12 LJO
MakeMini
ModelMini (R58)
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 70,036 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2025 70,036 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2024 64,981 miles

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

nearside front additional main beam spot light inoperative

Fail 8 Jul 2024 64,981 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

nearside front additional main beam spot light inoperative

Pass 11 Jul 2023 60,347 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2023 60,347 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel system component leaking suspect fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 57,690 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 54,704 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2021 54,704 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2020 51,010 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2020 51,010 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 46,154 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 46,154 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 43,540 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 40,253 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 32,537 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 25,338 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 25,324 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 25,047 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 20,024 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

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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GD12 LJO is a 2012 Mini Mini (R58) in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GD12 LJO, 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.

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What year was GD12 LJO registered?

GD12 LJO is a 2012 Mini Mini (R58), first registered on 10 May 2012.

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