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FR61 GCU

2011 Mini Cooper Sd Auto

Orange Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

69,935 mi
Last recorded69,935 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Mini Cooper Sd Auto53,389 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR61 GCU
MakeMini
ModelCooper Sd Auto
Year2011
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 69,935 miles
Pass 19 May 2026 69,091 miles

Tested under wet conditions

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

Pass 17 Jun 2025 65,836 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 61,249 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm central tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 14 Jun 2024 61,249 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm central tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 21 Jun 2023 54,071 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2023 54,020 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit 0.07 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 47,573 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2021 36,701 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 30,353 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 26,930 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 22,483 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 17,010 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 14,949 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 12,723 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 9,274 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper Sd Auto?

Based on 5,006 MOT tests across 412 vehicles.

81.3%
Pass Rate
4,694
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
412
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 27
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 20
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FR61 GCU is a 2011 Mini Cooper Sd Auto in Orange with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2011 Mini Cooper Sd Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 53,389 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Cooper Sd Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 27 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FR61 GCU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was FR61 GCU registered?

FR61 GCU is a 2011 Mini Cooper Sd Auto, first registered on 30 September 2011.

Is FR61 GCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR61 GCU shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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