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EA61 HZV

2011 Mini Mini (R60)

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,287 mi
Last recorded85,287 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Mini Mini (R60)60,670 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA61 HZV
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 85,287 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2026 85,287 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2025 82,244 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 80,998 miles

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 24 Mar 2023 77,091 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 73,143 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 66,435 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2020 65,944 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 60,734 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2019 60,730 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 44,232 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 37,472 miles

offside rear tyre walls cracked/perished

Fail 10 Aug 2017 37,472 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside rear tyre walls cracked/perished

Pass 20 Oct 2015 32,567 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 23,540 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 May 2014 19,878 miles

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 HZV is a 2011 Mini Mini (R60) in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EA61 HZV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EA61 HZV registered?

EA61 HZV is a 2011 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 31 October 2011.

Is EA61 HZV safe to buy?

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