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DS61 ORU

2011 Mini Mini (R58)

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,542 mi
Last recorded92,542 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Mini Mini (R58)54,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS61 ORU
MakeMini
ModelMini (R58)
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 92,542 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2025 87,946 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2024 78,544 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Apr 2024 78,544 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 76,738 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slight bind (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

tpms light on

Fail 18 Apr 2023 76,738 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 0.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slight bind (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

tpms light on

Pass 23 Mar 2022 66,559 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2022 66,559 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 49,548 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 12 Mar 2021 49,548 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 34,563 miles

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

Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 29,202 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 24,829 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 21,748 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 18,815 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 15,871 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Mini (R58)?

Based on 32,231 MOT tests across 2,295 vehicles.

81.1%
Pass Rate
4,576
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
2,295
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 216
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 189
Registration plate lamp not working 127
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DS61 ORU is a 2011 Mini Mini (R58) in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2011 Mini Mini (R58) models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 54,601 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 (R58) fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 216 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DS61 ORU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini (R58) typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 15 years old, this Mini Mini (R58) is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DS61 ORU registered?

DS61 ORU is a 2011 Mini Mini (R58), first registered on 30 December 2011.

Is DS61 ORU safe to buy?

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