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EK61 NWC

2011 Mini Cooper

Blue Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

113,327 mi
Last recorded113,327 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Mini Cooper55,733 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK61 NWC
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 113,327 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 106,155 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2025 106,155 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2024 101,641 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2024 101,641 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2023 94,343 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2023 94,343 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2022 90,438 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2022 90,438 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2021 86,921 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Rear 2 belts effected ()

Fail 28 Apr 2021 86,916 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Rear 2 belts effected ()

Stop lamp(s) switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements High level inop (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2020 84,334 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2020 84,334 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2019 69,672 miles

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

Plastic covers to sills and rear sub frame

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 62,702 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking / perished

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre cracking / perished

Pass 21 Mar 2017 51,840 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 37,339 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 31,537 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 27,903 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 26,277 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

wipers starting to split

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper?

Based on 1,705,479 MOT tests across 247,583 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
5,128
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
247,583
On UK Roads
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EK61 NWC is a 2011 Mini Cooper in Blue with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2011 Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 55,733 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mini Cooper typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 15 years old, this Mini Cooper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EK61 NWC registered?

EK61 NWC is a 2011 Mini Cooper, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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