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GJ61 LKN

2011 Mini Cooper

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

96,179 mi
Last recorded96,179 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Mini Cooper55,733 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ61 LKN
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 96,179 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front oil leak front

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear all rear bushes worn

Pass 21 Nov 2024 92,864 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2024 92,864 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Nov 2023 88,963 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Nov 2023 88,963 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 87,240 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 83,181 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 82,510 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 82,510 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 79,941 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 76,460 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 76,460 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 72,816 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 63,460 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 58,245 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 44,181 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 44,181 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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GJ61 LKN is a 2011 Mini Cooper in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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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What year was GJ61 LKN registered?

GJ61 LKN is a 2011 Mini Cooper, first registered on 10 November 2011.

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