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GJ61 VMA

2011 Mini Cooper

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

91,556 mi
Last recorded91,556 miles
Recorded on24 May 2025
Typical for 2011 Mini Cooper55,733 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ61 VMA
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 May 2025 91,556 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 89,222 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inside edge and deep cut in tread - benefit given (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm, worn and feathered on the inside edge, worn on the outside edge and cuts in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear jacking pad/block is missing

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight damage to outer sidewall and feathered on the inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

TPMS light on

undertray insecure i have cable tied

vehicle presented with no oil showing on the dipstick i have topped up 1.5L, also no coolant in expansion bottle i have topped up.

Fail 3 May 2024 89,222 miles

Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle boot (6.2.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both washer jets are missing (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inside edge and deep cut in tread - benefit given (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm, worn and feathered on the inside edge, worn on the outside edge and cuts in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear jacking pad/block is missing

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight damage to outer sidewall and feathered on the inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

TPMS light on

undertray insecure i have cable tied

vehicle presented with no oil showing on the dipstick i have topped up 1.5L, also no coolant in expansion bottle i have topped up.

Pass 16 Jan 2023 86,513 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 79,060 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 67,857 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 59,913 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 53,677 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 51,050 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 48,147 miles

both front tyres starting to wear low

engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of components

under vehicle covers fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Pass 21 Apr 2016 45,472 miles

2x chips in windscreen zone b less than 40mm

Pass 18 Sep 2015 38,147 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 26,894 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 VMA is a 2011 Mini Cooper in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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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GJ61 VMA is a 2011 Mini Cooper, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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