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AD61 VBA

2011 Mini John Cooper Works

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

106,124 mi
Last recorded106,124 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Mini John Cooper Works49,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD61 VBA
MakeMini
ModelJohn Cooper Works
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 106,124 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear rear seat not in use at time of mot

run flat / extra load tyre across rear axle

Fail 10 Apr 2026 106,124 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear rear seat not in use at time of mot

run flat / extra load tyre across rear axle

Pass 29 Mar 2025 103,718 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2024 101,618 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 99,678 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2023 99,674 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 92,313 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 86,289 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 84,274 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 79,642 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 73,236 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 66,647 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 60,833 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 33,837 miles

How Reliable is the Mini John Cooper Works?

Based on 140,278 MOT tests across 23,953 vehicles.

87.2%
Pass Rate
5,043
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
23,953
On UK Roads
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AD61 VBA is a 2011 Mini John Cooper Works in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2011 Mini John Cooper Works models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.3% with a typical mileage of 49,500 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The Mini John Cooper Works typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 15 years old, this Mini John Cooper Works is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AD61 VBA registered?

AD61 VBA is a 2011 Mini John Cooper Works, first registered on 24 December 2011.

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