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FD61 FJJ

2011 Mini Mini (R57)

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

146,166 mi
Last recorded146,166 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Mini Mini (R57)59,909 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD61 FJJ
MakeMini
ModelMini (R57)
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 146,166 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2024 144,446 miles

n/s/f inner wheel rim damaged/ buckled

Pass 13 Dec 2022 143,147 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2022 143,147 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 133,720 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 127,904 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 121,188 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 109,077 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 98,522 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 85,332 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 71,940 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Nov 2015 71,940 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 55,548 miles

n/s/f tyre inner side wall slitting

Fail 4 Dec 2014 55,548 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/f tyre inner side wall slitting

How Reliable is the Mini Mini (R57)?

Based on 45,115 MOT tests across 3,155 vehicles.

79.2%
Pass Rate
4,754
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
3,155
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 365
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 324
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 244
Registration plate lamp not working 223
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FD61 FJJ is a 2011 Mini Mini (R57) in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2011 Mini Mini (R57) models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 59,909 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Mini (R57) fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 365 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FD61 FJJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini (R57) typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 15 years old, this Mini Mini (R57) is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FD61 FJJ registered?

FD61 FJJ is a 2011 Mini Mini (R57), first registered on 16 December 2011.

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