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GJ61 PHO

2011 Mini Countryman Cooper

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

105,347 mi
Last recorded105,347 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Mini Countryman Cooper57,767 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ61 PHO
MakeMini
ModelCountryman Cooper
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 105,347 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 May 2026 105,347 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 May 2025 93,326 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 78,933 miles
Fail 2 May 2024 78,933 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2023 64,352 miles
Fail 9 May 2023 64,352 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 61,903 miles

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 30 Aug 2022 61,903 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 59,427 miles

Coolant leak ()

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 56,248 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 50,880 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 46,846 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 43,423 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 36,717 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 26,403 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 20,666 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Countryman Cooper?

Based on 10,622 MOT tests across 943 vehicles.

85.1%
Pass Rate
5,506
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
943
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 38
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GJ61 PHO is a 2011 Mini Countryman Cooper in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2011 Mini Countryman Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 57,767 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 Countryman Cooper fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 38 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GJ61 PHO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was GJ61 PHO registered?

GJ61 PHO is a 2011 Mini Countryman Cooper, first registered on 9 September 2011.

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