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DY61 YHH

2011 Mini Cooper D

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

114,559 mi
Last recorded114,559 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Mini Cooper D68,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY61 YHH
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 114,559 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Dec 2025 114,559 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/45/17w xl (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall both sides 2025/45/17w xl (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Dec 2024 104,925 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2024 104,810 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 97,555 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear 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))

Fail 15 Nov 2023 97,555 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2022 89,460 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 84,985 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face and brake has slight bind (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Nov 2021 84,978 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face and brake has slight bind (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 79,048 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2020 79,048 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2019 74,414 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 20 Nov 2019 74,414 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2018 68,196 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2017 54,253 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2017 54,253 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 42,622 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 42,622 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 36,167 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 28,080 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper D?

Based on 102,243 MOT tests across 8,949 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
6,017
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
8,949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 515
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 510
Registration plate lamp not working 410
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DY61 YHH is a 2011 Mini Cooper D in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2011 Mini Cooper D models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 68,200 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 D fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 515 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DY61 YHH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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DY61 YHH is a 2011 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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