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AW61 ALY

2011 Mini Cooper D

Red Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

93,932 mi
Last recorded93,932 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Mini Cooper D68,200 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAW61 ALY
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 93,932 miles

Nearside Front wheel lying in at top no play detected

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

washers poor

Fail 7 Oct 2025 93,921 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front fog lamps inoperative

Nearside Front wheel lying in at top no play detected

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 86,536 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 79,686 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2023 79,686 miles

Fuel system component leaking pipe on fuel filter. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 68,900 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2022 68,900 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 57,504 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2021 57,332 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 50,709 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 42,389 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 29,518 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 29,515 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 28,596 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has cracks in tread line bit no cords exposed

Pass 7 Nov 2016 27,803 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 27,792 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 27,789 miles

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

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper D?

Based on 102,243 MOT tests across 8,949 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
6,017
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
8,949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 515
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 510
Registration plate lamp not working 410
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AW61 ALY is a 2011 Mini Cooper D in Red with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2011 Mini Cooper D models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 68,200 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 Cooper D fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 515 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AW61 ALY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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AW61 ALY is a 2011 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 15 December 2011.

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