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BJ61 EDV

2011 Mini Mini (R60)

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

121,558 mi
Last recorded121,558 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 2011 Mini Mini (R60)60,670 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ61 EDV
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 121,558 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2025 121,453 miles

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

Rear Service brake excessively binding both sides (1.2.1 (f))

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

Coil spring corroded both sides front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

General corrosion to underside

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides front and rear corroded (5.3.2 (b))

rear brake back plates insecure

Pass 22 Nov 2023 120,648 miles

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both wish bone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake travel

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

Pass 14 Dec 2022 113,782 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2022 113,782 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn "D" bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn "D" bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 98,398 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2021 98,398 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 87,468 miles

Front STEERING RACK CLICKS ON LOCK TO LOCK

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2020 87,468 miles

Front STEERING RACK CLICKS ON LOCK TO LOCK

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 76,079 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s/r and o/s/r ()

front brake pads look low

Pass 20 Jun 2018 65,119 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Jun 2017 55,853 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

n/s/f tyre wearing on outside edge

n/s/r tyre close to wear markers

Pass 8 Jun 2016 46,710 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 34,374 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 32,007 miles

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

How Reliable is the Mini Mini (R60)?

Based on 195,464 MOT tests across 14,155 vehicles.

83.2%
Pass Rate
5,727
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
14,155
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 930
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 884
Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 569
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 538
Full Mini Mini (R60) reliability report

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BJ61 EDV is a 2011 Mini Mini (R60) in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2011 Mini Mini (R60) models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 60,670 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 (R60) fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 930 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJ61 EDV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini (R60) typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 15 years old, this Mini Mini (R60) is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BJ61 EDV registered?

BJ61 EDV is a 2011 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 30 December 2011.

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