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J16 WTY

2012 Mini Mini (R59)

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

31,647 mi
Last recorded31,647 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R59)49,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ16 WTY
MakeMini
ModelMini (R59)
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 31,647 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 30,400 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2024 30,400 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Aug 2023 29,033 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 27,176 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2022 27,176 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 4 Aug 2021 25,230 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 24,460 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 23,517 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 21,807 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 18,200 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 11,847 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 8,847 miles

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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J16 WTY is a 2012 Mini Mini (R59) in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J16 WTY, 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 J16 WTY registered?

J16 WTY is a 2012 Mini Mini (R59), first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is J16 WTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for J16 WTY shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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