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DE53 SAM

2011 Mini Cooper D

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

167,621 mi
Last recorded167,621 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Mini Cooper D68,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 SAM
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 167,621 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 164,817 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 162,672 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 83,296 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 81,404 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 77,749 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 75,353 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 18 Mar 2020 75,249 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on edges 195/55x16 (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip to screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2020 75,249 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on edges 195/55x16 (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip to screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 62,002 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 30 Mar 2018 48,975 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 45,347 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight damage (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 40,095 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 30,914 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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DE53 SAM is a 2011 Mini Cooper D in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 DE53 SAM, 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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What year was DE53 SAM registered?

DE53 SAM is a 2011 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 31 March 2011.

Is DE53 SAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE53 SAM shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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