2012 MINI (R57) 2.0L Diesel · V21 JLS
2012 MINI (R57) (2.0L, diesel). First registered 07 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 132,430 miles. MOT valid until 13 Oct 2027. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI (R57)
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 132,430 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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V21 JLS Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/10/2026
- 132,430 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (20 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
V21 JLS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Mini Mini (R57) (V21 JLS) between May 2015 and October 2026.
The record contains 11 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 15 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (20 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Windscreen (7 issues), Steering (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 47 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
V21 JLS Mileage History
- 26/05/201549,207 mi
- 19/05/201665,974 mi+16,767 mi
- 31/05/201665,974 mi
- 30/05/201776,183 mi+10,209 mi
- 06/06/201883,399 mi+7,216 mi
- 29/05/201989,508 mi+6,109 mi
- 15/01/202195,955 mi+6,447 mi
- 07/03/2022105,844 mi+9,889 mi
- 08/03/2022105,858 mi+14 mi
- 18/08/2023111,516 mi+5,658 mi
- 02/09/2024119,111 mi+7,595 mi
- 02/09/2024119,111 mi
- 23/09/2025125,658 mi+6,547 mi
- 03/10/2025125,687 mi+29 mi
- 09/10/2026132,384 mi+6,697 mi
- 15/10/2026132,430 mi+46 mi
Average of roughly 7,307 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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