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179 KCV

2011 Mini Mini (R60)

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

72,557 mi
Last recorded72,557 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Mini Mini (R60)60,670 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration179 KCV
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 72,557 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 68,195 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 65,688 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 64,101 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 59,934 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 30 Jul 2021 59,915 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 Aug 2020 53,705 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Front tyre getting low

Offside Rear starting to perish

Pass 5 Aug 2019 46,132 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018 38,233 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 35,717 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 25,340 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 25,340 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 19,501 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Jun 2014 13,103 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Mini (R60)?

Based on 195,464 MOT tests across 14,155 vehicles.

83.2%
Pass Rate
5,727
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
14,155
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 930
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 884
Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 569
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 538
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179 KCV is a 2011 Mini Mini (R60) in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2011 Mini Mini (R60) models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 60,670 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Mini (R60) fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 930 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 179 KCV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini (R60) typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 15 years old, this Mini Mini (R60) is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 179 KCV registered?

179 KCV is a 2011 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 12 June 2011.

Is 179 KCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for 179 KCV shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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