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J12 SLF

2014 Mini First

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

106,534 mi
Last recorded106,534 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 Mini First54,170 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ12 SLF
MakeMini
ModelFirst
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 106,534 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2025 106,534 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Jul 2024 100,745 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 96,127 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 90,072 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2022 90,070 miles

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

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))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 83,061 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2021 83,061 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Apr 2020 77,222 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 52,379 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 33,270 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 12,871 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 12,871 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 12,562 miles

How Reliable is the Mini First?

Based on 24,465 MOT tests across 2,070 vehicles.

81.6%
Pass Rate
4,938
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
2,070
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 168
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J12 SLF is a 2014 Mini First in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2014 Mini First models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 54,170 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 First fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 168 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J12 SLF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini First typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 12 years old, this Mini First is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J12 SLF registered?

J12 SLF is a 2014 Mini First, first registered on 20 January 2014.

Is J12 SLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for J12 SLF shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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