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AJ11 AEL

2011 Mini Countryman Cooper D

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

101,068 mi
Last recorded101,068 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Mini Countryman Cooper D71,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ11 AEL
MakeMini
ModelCountryman Cooper D
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 101,068 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2025 101,068 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2024 86,290 miles

Nearside & Offside Front Suspension/Wishbone Arms corroding

Pass 18 Aug 2023 84,029 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 81,830 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH=205/55/17 XL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 79,833 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH SPLITTING=205/55/R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Oct 2021 79,833 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH SPLITTING=205/55/R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 78,009 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 79,963 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 66,237 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 58,474 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 50,683 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2016 50,677 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre craking

Pass 23 Oct 2015 44,893 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 40,359 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 39,360 miles

rear no.plate delaminating

How Reliable is the Mini Countryman Cooper D?

Based on 13,433 MOT tests across 1,217 vehicles.

83.7%
Pass Rate
6,658
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
1,217
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 107
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 45
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AJ11 AEL is a 2011 Mini Countryman Cooper D in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2011 Mini Countryman Cooper D models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 71,898 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 Countryman Cooper D fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 107 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AJ11 AEL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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AJ11 AEL is a 2011 Mini Countryman Cooper D, first registered on 16 May 2011.

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