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MJ62 SVT

2012 Mini First

Orange Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,775 mi
Last recorded107,775 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini First51,288 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ62 SVT
MakeMini
ModelFirst
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 107,775 miles

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

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

chip in screen

Pass 4 Nov 2024 95,026 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 88,213 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2023 88,213 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing mirror glass (3.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 80,172 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 10 Dec 2021 78,038 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

product on both rear lights but not affecting light output.

Pass 10 Dec 2020 73,412 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2020 73,412 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 58,418 miles

All lamps excluding fog lamp, reverse lamp, front position lamps have a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Unknown Fluid dripping from gearbox area

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 20 Jun 2019 58,418 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Unknown Fluid dripping from gearbox area

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 21 Jun 2018 49,766 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 49,766 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 44,682 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 41,851 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 38,903 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 36,175 miles

Nearside Front tyre slightly wearing on outer edge

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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MJ62 SVT is a 2012 Mini First in Orange with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SVT, 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 MJ62 SVT registered?

MJ62 SVT is a 2012 Mini First, first registered on 20 November 2012.

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