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EJ61 YXB

2011 Mini Mini (R60)

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

171,797 mi
Last recorded171,797 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Mini Mini (R60)60,670 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ61 YXB
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 171,797 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2025 166,451 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2024 158,021 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2024 157,994 miles

Offside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 151,761 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 147,109 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Dec 2021 147,109 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid congealed water (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225 / 45 ZRF18 Runflat (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 140,719 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Dec 2020 140,712 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 131,281 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 117,849 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slight out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slight out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 101,927 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 91,977 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 71,568 miles

tyre pressure warning light on

Fail 9 Nov 2015 70,479 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 53,009 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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EJ61 YXB is a 2011 Mini Mini (R60) in Grey 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 EJ61 YXB, 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 EJ61 YXB registered?

EJ61 YXB is a 2011 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 8 December 2011.

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