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EJ61 XEA

2011 Mini Countryman Cooper Auto

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

79,640 mi
Last recorded79,640 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Mini Countryman Cooper Auto44,381 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ61 XEA
MakeMini
ModelCountryman Cooper Auto
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 79,640 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened And O/S/F. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2024 75,340 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 72,246 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 68,272 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2022 68,269 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Oct 2021 63,470 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge QN INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 59,083 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 55,373 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 49,837 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 45,027 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 40,781 miles

Both rear tyres have uneven wear on inner edges

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Jul 2015 28,124 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Countryman Cooper Auto?

Based on 2,209 MOT tests across 211 vehicles.

87.1%
Pass Rate
4,301
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
211
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 7
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 7
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EJ61 XEA is a 2011 Mini Countryman Cooper Auto in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2011 Mini Countryman Cooper Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 44,381 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Countryman Cooper Auto fails its MOT is tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure, accounting for 7 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EJ61 XEA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Countryman Cooper Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 15 years old, this Mini Countryman Cooper Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EJ61 XEA registered?

EJ61 XEA is a 2011 Mini Countryman Cooper Auto, first registered on 23 December 2011.

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