MOT Status
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88,118 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
coolant bottle empty
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
coolant bottle empty
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Inner surface braking area severly reduced (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
both rear tyres perished
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
both rear tyres perished
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 First?
Based on 24,465 MOT tests across 2,070 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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MJ62 GAR is a 2012 Mini First in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.
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 MJ62 GAR, 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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How do I check the history of MJ62 GAR?
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What year was MJ62 GAR registered?
MJ62 GAR is a 2012 Mini First, first registered on 14 September 2012.
Is MJ62 GAR safe to buy?
The MOT history for MJ62 GAR shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does MJ62 GAR have outstanding finance?
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