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DV61 VCJ

2011 Mini Cooper Sd

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

147,439 mi
Last recorded147,439 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Mini Cooper Sd67,792 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV61 VCJ
MakeMini
ModelCooper Sd
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 147,439 miles
Fail 14 May 2026 147,369 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2025 144,026 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 140,790 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm Pirelli 205/45/17 88v xl (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 May 2023 135,881 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 132,234 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Mar 2021 128,571 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 122,994 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread depth below 3.0mm

Fail 25 Jun 2019 122,994 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre tread depth below 3.0mm

Pass 28 Jun 2018 110,655 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 96,445 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 96,445 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 85,898 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 85,896 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 54,513 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp on

Fail 25 May 2015 53,705 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 23,519 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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DV61 VCJ is a 2011 Mini Cooper Sd in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DV61 VCJ, 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 DV61 VCJ registered?

DV61 VCJ is a 2011 Mini Cooper Sd, first registered on 9 November 2011.

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The MOT history for DV61 VCJ shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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