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DS61 SYJ

2011 Mini Countryman Cooper D ALL4

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

96,661 mi
Last recorded96,661 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Mini Countryman Cooper D ALL471,019 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS61 SYJ
MakeMini
ModelCountryman Cooper D ALL4
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 96,661 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2026 96,661 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2025 88,626 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2024 82,000 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 73,039 miles

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

both front rubber strut top mounts slightly deteriorated

Pass 12 Aug 2021 61,662 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 57,671 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 50,390 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 38,174 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2017 29,877 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2016 27,813 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2015 26,037 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2014 23,332 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 23,332 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

How Reliable is the Mini Countryman Cooper D ALL4?

Based on 11,199 MOT tests across 972 vehicles.

83.8%
Pass Rate
6,717
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
972
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has ply or cords exposed 60
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34
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DS61 SYJ is a 2011 Mini Countryman Cooper D ALL4 in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2011 Mini Countryman Cooper D ALL4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 71,019 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Countryman Cooper D ALL4 fails its MOT is tyre has ply or cords exposed, accounting for 60 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DS61 SYJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Countryman Cooper D ALL4 typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 15 years old, this Mini Countryman Cooper D ALL4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DS61 SYJ is a 2011 Mini Countryman Cooper D ALL4, first registered on 30 December 2011.

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