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MJ12 XZZ

2012 Mini First

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,531 mi
Last recorded95,531 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini First51,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ12 XZZ
MakeMini
ModelFirst
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 95,531 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 89,774 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 81,622 miles

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))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under shields fitted

Fail 25 Mar 2024 81,622 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under shields fitted

Pass 3 Apr 2023 76,535 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2023 76,535 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 69,390 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 64,423 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2020 60,582 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 55,881 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 51,727 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 47,649 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 43,220 miles

brake warning lamp on dash refers to rear pads, visually ok

Pass 16 Apr 2015 33,497 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 33,497 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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MJ12 XZZ is a 2012 Mini First in White 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 First models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 51,288 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 MJ12 XZZ, 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 14 years old, this Mini First is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MJ12 XZZ registered?

MJ12 XZZ is a 2012 Mini First, first registered on 18 May 2012.

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