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CB53 MEL

2011 Mini Cooper D

White Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests34 (31 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate91.2%

Mileage

52,848 mi
Last recorded52,848 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Mini Cooper D68,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCB53 MEL
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

31 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 52,848 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 201,302 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central propshaft not fitted

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across sub-frame (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 48,863 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 192,196 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 45,622 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 182,604 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 42,489 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 172,914 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides. both rear also perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 38,842 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 163,483 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 36,068 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 157,839 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 33,968 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 147,592 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 30,971 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 137,437 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 27,858 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 134,855 miles

Head lights oxidised.

Fail 28 Feb 2017 134,777 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance Lens missing. (1.4.A.2e)

Head lights oxidised.

Pass 23 Aug 2016 24,638 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 130,270 miles

Rear muffler box outer casing is corroded

Very rough sounding bearing in transmission drive line

Pass 19 Aug 2015 20,139 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 124,072 miles

Front tyres at the legal limit

Prop support bearings worn and sagging

Rear diff mount worn allowing movement

Rear muffler box hanger snapped

Rear tyres not a matched pair and also worn unevenly

Pass 19 Aug 2014 15,381 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 116,915 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 112,757 miles

Rear silencer getting rusty

Fail 11 Mar 2013 112,757 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front pads getting low

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

Rear silencer getting rusty

Fail 21 Mar 2012 111,958 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 111,958 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 104,708 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 90,180 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 72,827 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 58,133 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 43,654 miles

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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CB53 MEL is a 2011 Mini Cooper D in White with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CB53 MEL, 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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CB53 MEL is a 2011 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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