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DY61 YLJ

2011 Mini Mini (R60)

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,701 mi
Last recorded93,701 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2025
Typical for 2011 Mini Mini (R60)60,670 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY61 YLJ
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2025 93,701 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2025 93,668 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2024 84,752 miles

covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 11 Apr 2024 84,752 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 20 Jun 2023 84,366 miles

covers fitted obscuring some components

screen chip

Fail 1 Jun 2023 84,335 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

covers fitted obscuring some components

screen chips

Pass 16 Nov 2022 81,069 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2022 81,069 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 71,421 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 61,853 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 51,824 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 51,824 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 41,052 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 35,321 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 29,171 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 22,772 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 16,724 miles

Front undertray badly damaged

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 Aug 2014 16,724 miles

Front undertray badly damaged

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

How Reliable is the Mini Mini (R60)?

Based on 195,464 MOT tests across 14,155 vehicles.

83.2%
Pass Rate
5,727
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
14,155
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 930
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 884
Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 569
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 538
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DY61 YLJ is a 2011 Mini Mini (R60) in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2011 Mini Mini (R60) models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 60,670 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 (R60) fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 930 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DY61 YLJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini (R60) typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 15 years old, this Mini Mini (R60) is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DY61 YLJ registered?

DY61 YLJ is a 2011 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 19 September 2011.

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