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BG61 AEL

2011 Mini Cooper

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

79,838 mi
Last recorded79,838 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Mini Cooper55,733 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG61 AEL
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 79,838 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2026 79,834 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2025 74,922 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 69,723 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 65,024 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 13 Apr 2023 65,024 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2023 64,789 miles

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

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

exhaust flexi worn

Pass 15 Feb 2022 60,461 miles

aux belt

Pass 17 Feb 2021 56,069 miles

auxiliary belt worn

Pass 20 Feb 2020 53,214 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 46,429 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2019 46,429 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 41,009 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 40,747 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Feb 2016 33,488 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 26,748 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 20,209 miles

n/s/r tyre worn thin on outer edge

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper?

Based on 1,705,479 MOT tests across 247,583 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
5,128
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
247,583
On UK Roads
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BG61 AEL is a 2011 Mini Cooper in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2011 Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 55,733 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The Mini Cooper typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 15 years old, this Mini Cooper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BG61 AEL is a 2011 Mini Cooper, first registered on 28 October 2011.

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