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FV61 HCL

2011 Mini Cooper D Auto

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

78,843 mi
Last recorded78,843 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Mini Cooper D Auto48,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV61 HCL
MakeMini
ModelCooper D Auto
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 78,843 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2026 78,780 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2025 74,837 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 29 May 2025 74,689 miles

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))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 70,178 miles

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))

Fail 25 Jun 2024 70,176 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 65,593 miles

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))

Fail 7 Jul 2023 65,593 miles

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))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 60,066 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 54,291 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2021 54,254 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2020 49,191 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 22 May 2019 43,639 miles

chassis plate missing

emissions to low to register

Pass 14 Jun 2018 39,527 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 31,904 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 30,135 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 24,144 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 23,263 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 23,263 miles

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.

82.3%
Pass Rate
4,727
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
637
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 42
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 30
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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.

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