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A160 PEN

2011 Mini Mini (R60)

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

47,328 mi
Last recorded47,328 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Mini Mini (R60)60,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA160 PEN
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 47,328 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2025 47,328 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2024 46,505 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 45,593 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Sep 2023 45,593 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 44,928 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 43,994 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 43,296 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 42,607 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2019 42,607 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 41,788 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 40,096 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 36,738 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 25,847 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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A160 PEN is a 2011 Mini Mini (R60) in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A160 PEN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A160 PEN registered?

A160 PEN is a 2011 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 15 March 2011.

Is A160 PEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for A160 PEN shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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