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DS61 ARU

2011 Mini Countryman Cooper D

Grey Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,340 mi
Last recorded85,340 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Mini Countryman Cooper D71,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS61 ARU
MakeMini
ModelCountryman Cooper D
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 85,340 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2024 83,324 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 83,307 miles

Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 76,060 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Oct 2022 76,058 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 69,771 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205-55-17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205-55-17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

TPMS light on

Fail 19 Oct 2021 69,663 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted bolt missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205-55-17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205-55-17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

TPMS light on

Pass 27 Jul 2020 59,112 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2020 59,103 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 53,292 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 47,753 miles

n/s/f wing damaged

oil leak

Pass 17 Nov 2017 35,523 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 28,994 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 23,152 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 18,125 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Mini Countryman Cooper D?

Based on 13,433 MOT tests across 1,217 vehicles.

83.7%
Pass Rate
6,658
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
1,217
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 107
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 45
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DS61 ARU is a 2011 Mini Countryman Cooper D in Grey 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 Countryman Cooper D models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 71,898 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 Countryman Cooper D fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 107 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DS61 ARU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Countryman Cooper D typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 15 years old, this Mini Countryman Cooper D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DS61 ARU is a 2011 Mini Countryman Cooper D, first registered on 12 December 2011.

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