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274X253

2011 Mini Cooper

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,764 mi
Last recorded92,764 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Mini Cooper55,733 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration274X253
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 92,764 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides @ 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 84,910 miles

Coolant low on pre check

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides lipped but pads are good (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively hand brake lever stiff in operation and not returning fully (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 24 Apr 2025 84,910 miles

Coolant low on pre check

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides lipped but pads are good (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively hand brake lever stiff in operation and not returning fully (1.2.1 (f))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid no fluid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 75,738 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/60 r16 96w (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front brake heat shield insecure

Pass 26 Apr 2023 69,247 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 61,789 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 56,963 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 56,963 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2019 49,990 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 43,987 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2018 43,987 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 38,355 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 35,256 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 35,256 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort cable snapped (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 22,962 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 18,635 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper?

Based on 1,705,479 MOT tests across 247,583 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
5,128
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
247,583
On UK Roads
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274X253 is a 2011 Mini Cooper in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2011 Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 55,733 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mini Cooper typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 15 years old, this Mini Cooper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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274X253 is a 2011 Mini Cooper, first registered on 21 November 2011.

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