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P80 HJT

2012 Mini Mini (R57)

Brown Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

127,719 mi
Last recorded127,719 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R57)56,551 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP80 HJT
MakeMini
ModelMini (R57)
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2025 127,719 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2025 127,719 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 123,610 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2024 123,609 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2023 122,689 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2023 122,689 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2022 113,531 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2022 113,531 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 105,464 miles

Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 99,071 miles

engine pans

tested wet

Pass 27 Feb 2019 89,732 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2019 89,732 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 82,957 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 82,957 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 65,976 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 65,976 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 50,194 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 34,004 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Mini (R57)?

Based on 45,115 MOT tests across 3,155 vehicles.

79.2%
Pass Rate
4,754
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
3,155
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 365
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 324
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 244
Registration plate lamp not working 223
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P80 HJT is a 2012 Mini Mini (R57) in Brown with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2012 Mini Mini (R57) models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 56,551 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 Mini (R57) fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 365 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P80 HJT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini (R57) typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Mini (R57) is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P80 HJT registered?

P80 HJT is a 2012 Mini Mini (R57), first registered on 10 November 2012.

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