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DY61 YVG

2011 Mini Cooper S Auto

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,528 mi
Last recorded95,528 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Mini Cooper S Auto42,599 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY61 YVG
MakeMini
ModelCooper S Auto
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 95,528 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 94,076 miles

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Vehicle under carriage showing surface rust.

Pass 12 Jul 2023 92,209 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 89,983 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 86,968 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 85,320 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2020 85,302 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 82,954 miles

3rd level brake lamp some LEDS not working

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 70,929 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2018 70,929 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively stretched (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 60,433 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 49,384 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 49,319 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 39,139 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 29,130 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper S Auto?

Based on 10,031 MOT tests across 928 vehicles.

83.9%
Pass Rate
3,685
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
928
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 38
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 38
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 36
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 34
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 31
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DY61 YVG is a 2011 Mini Cooper S Auto in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2011 Mini Cooper S Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 42,599 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Cooper S Auto fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 38 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DY61 YVG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper S Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 15 years old, this Mini Cooper S Auto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DY61 YVG registered?

DY61 YVG is a 2011 Mini Cooper S Auto, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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