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EF61 JVL

2011 Mini Cooper D Auto

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,620 mi
Last recorded66,620 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Mini Cooper D Auto48,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF61 JVL
MakeMini
ModelCooper D Auto
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 66,620 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2026 66,618 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2025 61,236 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2025 61,230 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2024 55,646 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2024 55,642 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 51,821 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 47,289 miles

boot lock faulty

Fail 4 Feb 2022 47,289 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick binding (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

boot lock faulty

Pass 29 Nov 2021 47,098 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 44,859 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2019 42,484 miles

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

o/s/r tyre feathered on inner edge

Fail 13 Nov 2019 42,484 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

o/s/r tyre feathered on inner edge

tyre light on dash

Pass 12 Nov 2018 38,719 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2018 38,719 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 37,787 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 33,610 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 33,610 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 30,333 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 23,892 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nsf/osf/nsr tyres perishing/cracking

osr tyre rotational tread pattern and is fitted in reverse direction

Pass 15 Dec 2014 17,572 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper D Auto?

Based on 7,318 MOT tests across 637 vehicles.

82.3%
Pass Rate
4,727
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
637
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 42
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 30
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EF61 JVL is a 2011 Mini Cooper D Auto in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2011 Mini Cooper D Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 48,010 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 Cooper D Auto fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 42 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EF61 JVL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper D Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 15 years old, this Mini Cooper D Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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EF61 JVL is a 2011 Mini Cooper D Auto, first registered on 30 December 2011.

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