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GJ61 VRY

2011 Mini Mini (R58)

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

117,070 mi
Last recorded117,070 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Mini Mini (R58)54,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ61 VRY
MakeMini
ModelMini (R58)
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 117,070 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 116,101 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2024 116,100 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Nov 2023 114,748 miles

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

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view top tinted (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 113,519 miles

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 111,824 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 109,327 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 107,977 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 107,977 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Sep 2019 99,285 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 84,193 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Turbo feed pipe union (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 70,817 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 70,817 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2016 57,118 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 42,972 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 28,475 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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GJ61 VRY is a 2011 Mini Mini (R58) in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GJ61 VRY, 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 GJ61 VRY registered?

GJ61 VRY is a 2011 Mini Mini (R58), first registered on 30 September 2011.

Is GJ61 VRY safe to buy?

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