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FW08 FCW

2011 Mini Cooper

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

101,054 mi
Last recorded101,054 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Mini Cooper55,733 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFW08 FCW
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 101,054 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2025 98,088 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 86,658 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 78,304 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 72,700 miles

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2022 72,700 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative levelling device insecure (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative link rod broken (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 62,716 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2021 62,714 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear heat shield loose

Pass 28 Sep 2020 57,130 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive very slight - rear of engine area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2020 57,130 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive very slight - rear of engine area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 54,122 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 49,600 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 43,604 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Sep 2016 37,290 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 31,416 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 27,259 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper?

Based on 1,705,479 MOT tests across 247,583 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
5,128
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
247,583
On UK Roads
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FW08 FCW is a 2011 Mini Cooper in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2011 Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 55,733 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The Mini Cooper typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 15 years old, this Mini Cooper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FW08 FCW is a 2011 Mini Cooper, first registered on 30 June 2011.

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