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GF61 VLA

2011 Mini Mini (R58)

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,789 mi
Last recorded75,789 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Mini Mini (R58)54,601 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF61 VLA
MakeMini
ModelMini (R58)
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 75,789 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2025 75,789 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 67,757 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Oct 2024 67,757 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/40/180 Pirelli run flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 55,546 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3m (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner face worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2023 55,545 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3m (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner face worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 43,707 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Oct 2022 43,699 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 36,901 miles

(under tray fitted)

Pass 9 Oct 2020 33,584 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 30,164 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 24,357 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 19,182 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 13,071 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 10,991 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 7,549 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Mini (R58)?

Based on 32,231 MOT tests across 2,295 vehicles.

81.1%
Pass Rate
4,576
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
2,295
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 216
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 189
Registration plate lamp not working 127
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GF61 VLA is a 2011 Mini Mini (R58) in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2011 Mini Mini (R58) models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 54,601 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 (R58) fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 216 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GF61 VLA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini (R58) typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 15 years old, this Mini Mini (R58) is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GF61 VLA registered?

GF61 VLA is a 2011 Mini Mini (R58), first registered on 28 November 2011.

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