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BT61 KVB

2011 Mini Cooper D

Blue Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

110,620 mi
Last recorded110,620 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Mini Cooper D68,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT61 KVB
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 110,620 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2025 110,619 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 102,111 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2024 102,017 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 88,724 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2023 88,724 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 81,038 miles

Rear tyres perished

Pass 30 Nov 2021 76,844 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2021 76,844 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 74,288 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 71,802 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 67,929 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2018 67,929 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2017 63,461 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2017 63,461 miles

Nearside Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 58,459 miles

Central Rear stop lamp not working but cannot see weather lamp is connected

Nearside Front tyre wearing slightly on shoulders

Offside Front shock absorber top mount has small split in rubber but still meets MOT requirements

Offside Front tyre has slight damage on outer sidewall

stone chips in Zone A but not seriously affecting drivers view of the road

Fail 19 Dec 2016 58,458 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Central Rear stop lamp not working but cannot see weather lamp is connected

Nearside Front tyre wearing slightly on shoulders

Offside Front shock absorber top mount has small split in rubber but still meets MOT requirements

Offside Front tyre has slight damage on outer sidewall

stone chips in Zone A but not seriously affecting drivers view of the road

Pass 8 Dec 2015 43,956 miles

Nearside Upper brake light does not work

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front wiper blades split but still clearing the screen

high level brake light does not work

Fail 8 Dec 2015 43,956 miles

high level brake light does not work

Nearside Upper brake light does not work

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front wiper blades split but still clearing the screen

Pass 18 Dec 2014 30,334 miles

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

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

nsf wiper blade torn but meets mot requirements osf top shock absorber mount splitting but meets mot requirements

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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BT61 KVB is a 2011 Mini Cooper D in Blue with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BT61 KVB, 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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BT61 KVB is a 2011 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 29 December 2011.

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