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FY61 BBN

2011 Mini Mini (R60)

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,628 mi
Last recorded87,628 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Mini Mini (R60)60,670 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY61 BBN
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 87,628 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Sep 2025 87,628 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 84,446 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 79,977 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 77,403 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 72,126 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Sep 2021 72,126 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split/torn (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split/torn (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2020 67,238 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive offside front drive shaft oil seal is leaking from around gearbox area! (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 63,288 miles

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

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

both front top strut mounts starting to perish

Pass 20 Sep 2018 56,078 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 49,277 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 49,277 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 43,673 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 38,416 miles

Nearside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 32,056 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Mini (R60)?

Based on 195,464 MOT tests across 14,155 vehicles.

83.2%
Pass Rate
5,727
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
14,155
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 930
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 884
Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 569
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 538
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FY61 BBN is a 2011 Mini Mini (R60) in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2011 Mini Mini (R60) models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 60,670 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 (R60) fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 930 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FY61 BBN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini (R60) typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 15 years old, this Mini Mini (R60) is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FY61 BBN registered?

FY61 BBN is a 2011 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 2 September 2011.

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The MOT history for FY61 BBN shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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