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GK61 YNW

2011 Mini Cooper

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

93,617 mi
Last recorded93,617 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Mini Cooper55,733 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK61 YNW
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 93,617 miles

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

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 30 Jul 2024 90,067 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 86,647 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2023 86,647 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 77,391 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

n/s/f sidelight intermittently flashing

Pass 26 Jul 2021 74,333 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2021 74,333 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 74,059 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2020 74,057 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged inner wall damaged by broken spring. weakening tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Aug 2019 69,977 miles

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

under trays fitted preventing inspection of some components

Fail 17 Aug 2019 69,878 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp likely to become detached fully detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 61,502 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 61,502 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 54,270 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 54,270 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 43,670 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 33,407 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 33,407 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 21,965 miles

Nearside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 10 Jul 2014 21,965 miles

Nearside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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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GK61 YNW is a 2011 Mini Cooper in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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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GK61 YNW is a 2011 Mini Cooper, first registered on 9 September 2011.

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