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AF61 SYJ

2011 Mini Mini (R60)

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

127,911 mi
Last recorded127,911 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Mini Mini (R60)60,670 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF61 SYJ
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 127,911 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2026 127,911 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2025 120,243 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 115,070 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 112,350 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 107,934 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 9 Nov 2021 107,929 miles

Front Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 98,176 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 98,176 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 90,346 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 87,098 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2018 87,095 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Sep 2017 77,373 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 69,378 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2016 69,317 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Aug 2015 60,159 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 46,799 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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AF61 SYJ is a 2011 Mini Mini (R60) in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AF61 SYJ, 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 AF61 SYJ registered?

AF61 SYJ is a 2011 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 7 September 2011.

Is AF61 SYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF61 SYJ shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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