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GK61 TJU

2011 Mini Mini (R58)

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

86,225 mi
Last recorded86,225 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Mini Mini (R58)54,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK61 TJU
MakeMini
ModelMini (R58)
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 86,225 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2026 86,219 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2025 82,252 miles

Nearside Front Inner 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 Front Inner 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))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 77,165 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 71,682 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 69,010 miles

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2021 63,660 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 59,554 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2020 59,530 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 54,316 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both anti-roll bar D-bushes worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2019 54,316 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator Brake wear light illuminated. (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both anti-roll bar D-bushes worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 48,602 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45/r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Aug 2018 48,602 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/45/r17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/45/r17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45/r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2017 41,424 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 35,769 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 29,643 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 22,961 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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GK61 TJU is a 2011 Mini Mini (R58) in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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

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 GK61 TJU, 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 GK61 TJU registered?

GK61 TJU is a 2011 Mini Mini (R58), first registered on 12 September 2011.

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