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GL61 LFM

2011 Mini Cooper

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

52,912 mi
Last recorded52,912 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 2011 Mini Cooper55,733 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL61 LFM
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2025 52,912 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 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Mar 2025 52,911 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/45R17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jan 2024 50,560 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Rear both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded Front Both Lower rings (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Handbrake sign on Dash!!

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer tread cracking , Inner edge Worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Barely on legal (1.5mm) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 20 Jan 2024 50,560 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Rear both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded Front Both Lower rings (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Handbrake sign on Dash!!

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer tread cracking , Inner edge Worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Barely on legal (1.5mm) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 48,416 miles

Front brake pad sensor is broken

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 42,928 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 38,768 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 36,434 miles

Nail in tyre O/S/F ()

Pass 7 Jan 2019 35,589 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2019 35,589 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 31,720 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 24,306 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 24,306 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Dec 2015 15,139 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2014 10,374 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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GL61 LFM is a 2011 Mini Cooper in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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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GL61 LFM is a 2011 Mini Cooper, first registered on 28 December 2011.

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