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RF61 BYJ

2012 Mini One D

Green Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

109,916 mi
Last recorded109,916 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini One D66,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF61 BYJ
MakeMini
ModelOne D
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 109,916 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2026 109,916 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 104,323 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2025 104,323 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 94,924 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 87,457 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 79,753 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 67,633 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 61,823 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 59,249 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 54,625 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 42,138 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 31,161 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 31,161 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 18,668 miles

How Reliable is the Mini One D?

Based on 16,090 MOT tests across 1,719 vehicles.

79.8%
Pass Rate
6,300
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
1,719
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 118
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 90
Registration plate lamp not working 58
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RF61 BYJ is a 2012 Mini One D in Green with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2012 Mini One D models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 66,702 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini One D fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 118 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RF61 BYJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini One D typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 14 years old, this Mini One D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RF61 BYJ registered?

RF61 BYJ is a 2012 Mini One D, first registered on 24 January 2012.

Is RF61 BYJ safe to buy?

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