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GJ61 UYW

2011 Mini First

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

103,475 mi
Last recorded103,475 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2025
Typical for 2011 Mini First52,580 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ61 UYW
MakeMini
ModelFirst
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2025 103,475 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear fixing bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2025 103,475 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Reversing lamp inoperative Both (4.6.1 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear fixing bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2024 98,071 miles

All underbody and components corroded

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2024 98,071 miles

All underbody and components corroded

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 91,746 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 85,798 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front & Rear Discs Starting to Slightly Lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 81,041 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 76,435 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 73,473 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 68,862 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Feb 2018 68,862 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 61,837 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4mm smooth on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front jacking block missing

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm wearing outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm wearing smooth on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear brakes binding slightly

oil below minimum, topped up to complete test

winter tyres fitted

Fail 1 Feb 2017 61,837 miles

winter tyres fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4mm smooth on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front jacking block missing

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working 501 bulb (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm wearing outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm wearing smooth on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear brakes binding slightly

oil below minimum, topped up to complete test

Pass 28 Jan 2016 53,170 miles

Nearside Front Lower arm rear bush slight play

Pass 16 Dec 2014 43,325 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 43,319 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Mini First?

Based on 24,465 MOT tests across 2,070 vehicles.

81.6%
Pass Rate
4,938
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
2,070
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 168
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GJ61 UYW is a 2011 Mini First in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2011 Mini First models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 52,580 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 First fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 168 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GJ61 UYW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini First typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 15 years old, this Mini First is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GJ61 UYW registered?

GJ61 UYW is a 2011 Mini First, first registered on 30 September 2011.

Is GJ61 UYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ61 UYW shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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