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78,843 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing bench seat full of personal effects - belt/s not accessible
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements lower 3/4's faded to the point that it is no longer yellow in colour. (0.1 (d))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing bench seat full of personal effects - belt/s not accessible
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
FYI Rear service brake 90 n/s, 200 o/s Parking brake 60 n/s, 100 o/s
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Two plus perished 175/65r15 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Two plus perished 175/65r15 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Under-trays and engine cover fitted obscuring the view of some components
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Under-trays and engine cover fitted obscuring the view of some components
under trays fitted
chassis plate missing
emissions to low to register
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mini Cooper D Auto?
Based on 7,318 MOT tests across 637 vehicles.
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FV61 HCL is a 2011 Mini Cooper D Auto in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
Across all 2011 Mini Cooper D Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 48,010 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 Cooper D Auto fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 42 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FV61 HCL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Mini Cooper D Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 15 years old, this Mini Cooper D Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was FV61 HCL registered?
FV61 HCL is a 2011 Mini Cooper D Auto, first registered on 27 October 2011.
Is FV61 HCL safe to buy?
The MOT history for FV61 HCL shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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