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EK61 SPU

2011 Mini Countryman One

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,091 mi
Last recorded92,091 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Mini Countryman One59,062 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK61 SPU
MakeMini
ModelCountryman One
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 92,091 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2026 92,091 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2025 88,428 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2025 88,428 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2024 85,602 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2024 85,028 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 81,058 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 77,040 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2022 77,028 miles

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

front tyres worn low

Pass 24 Feb 2021 72,562 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 72,556 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 70,563 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 58,240 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm Also Tread Starting To De Grade -- 205 60 16 -- (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm Also Tread Starting To De Grade. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Mar 2019 58,240 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm Also Tread Starting To De Grade -- 205 60 16 -- (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working Side Light Inop (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm Also Tread Starting To De Grade. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 51,194 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 51,194 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Jul 2017 47,760 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 47,760 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 42,651 miles

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 17 Aug 2015 37,212 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 29,813 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

How Reliable is the Mini Countryman One?

Based on 7,176 MOT tests across 608 vehicles.

84.4%
Pass Rate
5,614
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
608
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 29
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 18
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EK61 SPU is a 2011 Mini Countryman One in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2011 Mini Countryman One models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.2% with a typical mileage of 59,062 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 Countryman One fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 29 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EK61 SPU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was EK61 SPU registered?

EK61 SPU is a 2011 Mini Countryman One, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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