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AV61 MDO

2011 Mini Mini (R57)

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,877 mi
Last recorded102,877 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Mini Mini (R57)59,909 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV61 MDO
MakeMini
ModelMini (R57)
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 102,877 miles

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

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

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

Road wheel slightly distorted All 4 wheels (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2025 102,876 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Road wheel slightly distorted All 4 wheels (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 98,754 miles

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

Road wheel slightly distorted All 4 (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 93,688 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted all road wheels (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2023 93,688 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted all road wheels (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 87,148 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2022 87,145 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

both front wheel rims bent

n/s front tyre low and in poor condtion

Pass 1 Oct 2021 81,516 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Unable To Open Boot

Fail 1 Oct 2021 81,516 miles

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

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

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Unable To Open Boot

Pass 2 Oct 2020 75,591 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2020 75,591 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 66,995 miles

Both front and nearside rear wheels are out of shape

Nearside front tyre has inner sidewall damage but no inner cords visible

Fail 12 Aug 2019 66,995 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Both front and nearside rear wheels are out of shape

Nearside front tyre has inner sidewall damage but no inner cords visible

Pass 13 Aug 2018 52,608 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 44,186 miles

Offside Front alloy road wheel slightly out of shape

Pass 15 Sep 2016 32,841 miles

205/45/17v run flats fitted to front

n/s/r tyre tread getting low

o/s/r tyre age cracking in and out of tread area advise early replacement

Pass 11 Sep 2015 20,259 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 8,056 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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AV61 MDO is a 2011 Mini Mini (R57) in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AV61 MDO, 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 AV61 MDO registered?

AV61 MDO is a 2011 Mini Mini (R57), first registered on 29 September 2011.

Is AV61 MDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV61 MDO shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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