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EJ61 DXL

2011 Mini Cooper Auto

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

77,769 mi
Last recorded77,769 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Mini Cooper Auto40,629 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ61 DXL
MakeMini
ModelCooper Auto
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 77,769 miles
Fail 11 May 2026 77,749 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn inner ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 70,102 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2024 58,745 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 48,096 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 47,348 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 44,807 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2021 44,807 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 42,655 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 40,135 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2019 40,135 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer wall (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 29 Oct 2018 34,751 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 30,104 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 24,527 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 19,202 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 13,998 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper Auto?

Based on 21,476 MOT tests across 1,826 vehicles.

83.9%
Pass Rate
3,503
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
1,826
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 86
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 65
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 61
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EJ61 DXL is a 2011 Mini Cooper Auto in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2011 Mini Cooper Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 40,629 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 Auto fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 86 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EJ61 DXL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was EJ61 DXL registered?

EJ61 DXL is a 2011 Mini Cooper Auto, first registered on 31 October 2011.

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