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FV61 HCF

2011 Mini Mini (R57)

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

97,135 mi
Last recorded97,135 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Mini Mini (R57)59,909 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV61 HCF
MakeMini
ModelMini (R57)
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 97,135 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corrosion/pitting to inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush worn/de bonding slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corrosion/pitting to inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush worn/de bonding slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak from rocker cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 90,422 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play in inner joint ()

Pass 10 Nov 2023 80,711 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 Nov 2023 80,711 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Oct 2022 70,699 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 70,621 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 68,278 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2020 68,278 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 64,628 miles

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

Nearside Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn on outter edge

Fail 9 Aug 2019 64,628 miles

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

Nearside Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front tyre worn on outter edge

Pass 14 Sep 2018 63,105 miles

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 58,132 miles

Nearside slight play at steering arm

Pass 28 Sep 2016 51,968 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2016 51,968 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 45,149 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 45,149 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 38,797 miles

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

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

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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FV61 HCF is a 2011 Mini Mini (R57) in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FV61 HCF, 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 FV61 HCF registered?

FV61 HCF is a 2011 Mini Mini (R57), first registered on 30 September 2011.

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