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FY61 MGU

2011 Mini Cooper Sd

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

97,106 mi
Last recorded97,106 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Mini Cooper Sd67,792 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY61 MGU
MakeMini
ModelCooper Sd
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 97,106 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2025 87,749 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 84,984 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2024 84,984 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2023 81,812 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2023 81,812 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 78,470 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2022 78,470 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 73,944 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 69,086 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 63,380 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2019 63,340 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 61,639 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 54,372 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 47,186 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 37,679 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 29,459 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper Sd?

Based on 33,382 MOT tests across 2,725 vehicles.

80.7%
Pass Rate
5,891
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
2,725
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 201
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 143
Registration plate lamp not working 115
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FY61 MGU is a 2011 Mini Cooper Sd in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2011 Mini Cooper Sd models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 67,792 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 Sd fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 201 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FY61 MGU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was FY61 MGU registered?

FY61 MGU is a 2011 Mini Cooper Sd, first registered on 2 September 2011.

Is FY61 MGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY61 MGU shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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