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FD61 NRU

2011 Mini Countryman Cooper

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

130,137 mi
Last recorded130,137 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Mini Countryman Cooper57,767 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD61 NRU
MakeMini
ModelCountryman Cooper
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 130,137 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2026 130,136 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 125,740 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2024 117,885 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 107,910 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 98,424 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 8 Feb 2022 98,424 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 15 Feb 2021 87,123 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 79,617 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 59,419 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 26 Feb 2018 44,071 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 42,017 miles

undertrays and engine covers fitted covering some components

Pass 15 Dec 2016 37,297 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 32,060 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Dec 2014 28,175 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 28,175 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 23,876 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Countryman Cooper?

Based on 10,622 MOT tests across 943 vehicles.

85.1%
Pass Rate
5,506
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
943
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 38
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FD61 NRU is a 2011 Mini Countryman Cooper in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2011 Mini Countryman Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 57,767 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 Cooper fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 38 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FD61 NRU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was FD61 NRU registered?

FD61 NRU is a 2011 Mini Countryman Cooper, first registered on 30 December 2011.

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