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E26 CLF

2011 Mini Mini (R58)

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

53,555 mi
Last recorded53,555 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Mini Mini (R58)54,601 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE26 CLF
MakeMini
ModelMini (R58)
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 53,555 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2025 40,331 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside 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 also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Rear axle corroded

Rear heat shield loose but not likely to fall off

Fail 20 Jan 2025 40,331 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached detached from ball joint (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Rear axle corroded

Rear heat shield loose but not likely to fall off

Pass 2 Nov 2023 36,664 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 31,411 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

offside front brake disc backing plate insecure and corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2021 27,158 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked between inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 22,855 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight leak from flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc has slight corrosion on inner surface

Pass 25 Nov 2019 21,642 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases blowing at flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall perished 2011 dot (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertrays fitted

Fail 25 Nov 2019 21,641 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both front (1.2.1 (e))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases blowing at flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall perished 2011 dot (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Nov 2018 18,848 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 12,122 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2017 12,121 miles

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating Readings fluctuating by 40Kg +. (3.7.B.3)

Both rear disc inner faces are heavily corroded and badly pitted.

Pass 16 Nov 2016 10,202 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 8,653 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 6,949 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

How Reliable is the Mini Mini (R58)?

Based on 32,231 MOT tests across 2,295 vehicles.

81.1%
Pass Rate
4,576
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
2,295
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 216
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 189
Registration plate lamp not working 127
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E26 CLF is a 2011 Mini Mini (R58) in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2011 Mini Mini (R58) models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 54,601 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 (R58) fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 216 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E26 CLF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini (R58) typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 15 years old, this Mini Mini (R58) is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was E26 CLF registered?

E26 CLF is a 2011 Mini Mini (R58), first registered on 9 December 2011.

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