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LJ12 LVX

2012 Mini Mini (R59)

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

71,057 mi
Last recorded71,057 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R59)49,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ12 LVX
MakeMini
ModelMini (R59)
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 71,057 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 69,879 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 68,690 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 66,825 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2022 64,360 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides of the car (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 61,813 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 58,805 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 46,966 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 39,636 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 33,809 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 21 Jun 2017 33,809 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Jun 2016 27,179 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 19,915 miles

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 (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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LJ12 LVX is a 2012 Mini Mini (R59) in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 LJ12 LVX, 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 LJ12 LVX registered?

LJ12 LVX is a 2012 Mini Mini (R59), first registered on 28 June 2012.

Is LJ12 LVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ12 LVX shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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