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DU61 DFZ

2011 Mini Cooper Sd

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

98,229 mi
Last recorded98,229 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Mini Cooper Sd67,792 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU61 DFZ
MakeMini
ModelCooper Sd
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 98,229 miles

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

Front lower arm ball joint nyloc appears to just be on threads

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly out of shape

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted All 4 (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Under trays fitted

Pass 20 Nov 2024 93,807 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front headlamp levelling sensor linkage has signs of damage but still functions

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front brake back plate missing

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 89,861 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine cover & under trays fitted unable to examine testable items

Pass 25 Nov 2022 87,738 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

emissions not detected

surface rust visible on front & rear sub frames

undertrays & covers fitted ........unable to examine some components

Pass 12 Nov 2021 86,143 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 83,230 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 78,950 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 74,520 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 60,609 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 53,646 miles

Engine and under tray cover fitted.

Rear Due to load on back seat, seat belts and seats not tested.

Fail 25 Mar 2017 53,646 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tyre inner shoulder worn uneven. (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Engine and under tray cover fitted.

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

Rear Due to load on back seat, seat belts and seats not tested.

Pass 26 Mar 2016 39,891 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 29,006 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Aug 2014 23,670 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper Sd?

Based on 33,382 MOT tests across 2,725 vehicles.

80.7%
Pass Rate
5,891
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
2,725
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 201
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 143
Registration plate lamp not working 115
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DU61 DFZ is a 2011 Mini Cooper Sd in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 2011 Mini Cooper Sd models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 67,792 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Cooper Sd fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 201 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DU61 DFZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was DU61 DFZ registered?

DU61 DFZ is a 2011 Mini Cooper Sd, first registered on 8 September 2011.

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