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DE61 TUW

2011 Mini Mini (R60)

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

176,103 mi
Last recorded176,103 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Mini Mini (R60)60,670 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE61 TUW
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 176,103 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 164,146 miles

Nearside Rear Hand brake lever not fully returning

Pass 7 Sep 2023 156,843 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Alloy wheels corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Timing chain rattles on start up

Fail 7 Sep 2023 156,843 miles

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

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

Alloy wheels corroded

Both front tyres worn on edges

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Timing chain rattles on start up

Pass 13 Sep 2022 144,214 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 136,097 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2021 136,097 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 128,514 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2020 128,514 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 115,931 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 101,924 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 86,378 miles

N/S/R handbrake lever not fully returning.

Fail 4 Sep 2017 86,378 miles

N/S/R handbrake lever not fully returning.

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 72,895 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 57,464 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 43,577 miles

front inner brake pads low

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
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DE61 TUW is a 2011 Mini Mini (R60) in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DE61 TUW, 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 DE61 TUW registered?

DE61 TUW is a 2011 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 30 September 2011.

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