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AL08 REA

2011 Mini Mini (R57)

Orange Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

114,573 mi
Last recorded114,573 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Mini Mini (R57)59,909 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL08 REA
MakeMini
ModelMini (R57)
Year2011
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 114,573 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 111,308 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 107,549 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 104,023 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2023 104,023 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 100,674 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 97,204 miles

cill covers fitted

Pass 2 Apr 2020 93,245 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 87,283 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 87,283 miles

Nearside Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 80,336 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 74,694 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 67,886 miles

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

under trays and sill covers fitted

Fail 29 Mar 2016 67,885 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

under trays and sill covers fitted

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 55,846 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Mar 2015 55,111 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted on both sides

Pass 12 Mar 2014 36,733 miles

Both Front Tyres Wearing On Edges.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

How Reliable is the Mini Mini (R57)?

Based on 45,115 MOT tests across 3,155 vehicles.

79.2%
Pass Rate
4,754
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
3,155
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 365
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 324
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 244
Registration plate lamp not working 223
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AL08 REA is a 2011 Mini Mini (R57) in Orange with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2011 Mini Mini (R57) models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 59,909 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 (R57) fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 365 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AL08 REA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini (R57) typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 15 years old, this Mini Mini (R57) is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AL08 REA registered?

AL08 REA is a 2011 Mini Mini (R57), first registered on 29 March 2011.

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