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DS61 ARF

2011 Mini Cooper D

White Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

121,619 mi
Last recorded121,619 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Mini Cooper D68,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS61 ARF
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 121,619 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 119,154 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2025 119,154 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 116,446 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 113,952 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 112,205 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2021 107,596 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened sub frame corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2020 105,020 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2020 104,976 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 205/45/17 run flat (5.2.3 (e))

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

engine injectors blowing

Pass 21 Jan 2019 99,024 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2017 81,211 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2017 81,211 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2016 64,660 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 51,561 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2014 38,141 miles

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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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DS61 ARF is a 2011 Mini Cooper D in White with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DS61 ARF, 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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DS61 ARF is a 2011 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 29 November 2011.

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