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EA61 ARF

2011 Mini Mini (R60)

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

78,722 mi
Last recorded78,722 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Mini Mini (R60)60,670 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA61 ARF
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 78,722 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 70,912 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2024 70,910 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 63,097 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2023 63,095 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 55,045 miles

high middle brake light not working

Pass 5 Oct 2021 48,849 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 46,926 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 45,119 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 39,171 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 34,802 miles

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

all tyres perished

Pass 13 Sep 2016 27,960 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 22,301 miles

both rear tyres cracked

child seats fitted in rear seats

Pass 9 Oct 2014 16,489 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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EA61 ARF is a 2011 Mini Mini (R60) in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EA61 ARF, 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 EA61 ARF registered?

EA61 ARF is a 2011 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 12 October 2011.

Is EA61 ARF safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA61 ARF shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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