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BV61 VEY

2011 Mini Mini (R57)

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

102,923 mi
Last recorded102,923 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 2011 Mini Mini (R57)59,909 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV61 VEY
MakeMini
ModelMini (R57)
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 102,923 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 87,473 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2023 79,539 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 68,916 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 58,248 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2020 58,248 miles

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 2 Aug 2019 51,959 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 51,952 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Nov 2018 43,684 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2017 33,033 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2016 19,062 miles

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

o/s/r tyre has nail in

Pass 21 Nov 2015 10,886 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2014 7,909 miles

emissions not detected

Fail 20 Dec 2014 7,894 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

emissions not detected

How Reliable is the Mini Mini (R57)?

Based on 45,115 MOT tests across 3,155 vehicles.

79.2%
Pass Rate
4,754
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
3,155
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 365
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 324
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 244
Registration plate lamp not working 223
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BV61 VEY is a 2011 Mini Mini (R57) in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2011 Mini Mini (R57) models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 59,909 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Mini (R57) fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 365 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BV61 VEY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini (R57) typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 15 years old, this Mini Mini (R57) is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BV61 VEY registered?

BV61 VEY is a 2011 Mini Mini (R57), first registered on 5 September 2011.

Is BV61 VEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV61 VEY shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BV61 VEY have outstanding finance?

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