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BF61 VSJ

2011 Mini Mini (R58)

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

52,193 mi
Last recorded52,193 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Mini Mini (R58)54,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF61 VSJ
MakeMini
ModelMini (R58)
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 52,193 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

TPMS WARNING light on

Pass 20 Aug 2024 47,875 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2024 47,875 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Aug 2023 44,834 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre tps lamp on ()

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 43,343 miles

TPMS light on dashboard

Pass 14 Aug 2021 41,297 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 40,581 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2019 39,802 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2019 39,802 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 39,193 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 37,446 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 30,495 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 30,495 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 24,647 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 17,021 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 7,103 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Mini (R58)?

Based on 32,231 MOT tests across 2,295 vehicles.

81.1%
Pass Rate
4,576
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
2,295
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 216
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 189
Registration plate lamp not working 127
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BF61 VSJ is a 2011 Mini Mini (R58) in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2011 Mini Mini (R58) models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 54,601 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Mini (R58) fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 216 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BF61 VSJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini (R58) typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 15 years old, this Mini Mini (R58) is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BF61 VSJ registered?

BF61 VSJ is a 2011 Mini Mini (R58), first registered on 30 November 2011.

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