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GR59 ACY

2011 Mini Mini (R60)

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

104,289 mi
Last recorded104,289 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Mini Mini (R60)60,670 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR59 ACY
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 104,289 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth of 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Dec 2025 104,267 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth of 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Dec 2024 95,727 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both starting to split (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre nail in tread but not currently leaking air ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened light corrosion on the disc face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust heat shield lose but not likely to fall from the car

Pass 3 Nov 2023 84,731 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Nov 2023 84,731 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 80,133 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 4 Nov 2022 80,133 miles

Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (4.1.4 (d))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 73,690 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 22 Oct 2021 73,690 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 69,305 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on 3mm and slightly wearing inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

small chip in screen

Pass 12 Nov 2019 63,367 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 52,234 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 38,310 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 32,030 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2014 25,479 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Mini (R60)?

Based on 195,464 MOT tests across 14,155 vehicles.

83.2%
Pass Rate
5,727
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
14,155
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 930
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 884
Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 569
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 538
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GR59 ACY is a 2011 Mini Mini (R60) in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2011 Mini Mini (R60) models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 60,670 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 (R60) fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 930 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GR59 ACY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini (R60) typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 15 years old, this Mini Mini (R60) is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GR59 ACY registered?

GR59 ACY is a 2011 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 14 March 2011.

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