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SW12 MJW

2012 Mini One D

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

101,684 mi
Last recorded101,684 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini One D66,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW12 MJW
MakeMini
ModelOne D
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 101,684 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 100,511 miles

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear sub-frames. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 98,346 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 96,582 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slight bind when spun by hand (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil very slight misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

full underbody covers fitted

Fail 15 Feb 2023 96,582 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broken coil spring rotated in order to move it off flexi and abs wire (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slight bind when spun by hand (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil very slight misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

full underbody covers fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2021 94,393 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 89,762 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 80,318 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 70,998 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 58,062 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 47,650 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 39,423 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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SW12 MJW is a 2012 Mini One D in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 SW12 MJW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SW12 MJW registered?

SW12 MJW is a 2012 Mini One D, first registered on 25 May 2012.

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The MOT history for SW12 MJW shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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