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GU11 GBY

2011 Mini Cooper Sd

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

111,412 mi
Last recorded111,412 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Mini Cooper Sd67,792 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU11 GBY
MakeMini
ModelCooper Sd
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 111,412 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Oct 2025 111,398 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

T/P/M/LIGHT ON

Pass 7 Oct 2024 107,813 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp unit is only just making the requirements

Pass 3 Oct 2023 99,607 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 90,954 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 82,870 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Starting to leak (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Sep 2021 82,870 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working LED lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Starting to leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 75,776 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 75,772 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Hole in the tread showing cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Oct 2019 70,264 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 63,642 miles

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))

Fail 5 Oct 2018 63,641 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 12 Oct 2017 54,920 miles

Minor damage to the offside front wheel inner bead rim

Offside rear tyre worn smooth on the inner shoulder area

Fail 12 Oct 2017 54,920 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative no fluid (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative no fluid (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked CRACKED IN 3 PLACES (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Minor damage to the offside front wheel inner bead rim

Offside rear tyre worn smooth on the inner shoulder area

Pass 14 Oct 2016 46,906 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Oct 2016 46,906 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 39,393 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Inner bead (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Inner bead (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 30,783 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front tyres wearing on edges

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2014 25,261 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Mar 2014 25,261 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper Sd?

Based on 33,382 MOT tests across 2,725 vehicles.

80.7%
Pass Rate
5,891
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
2,725
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 201
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 143
Registration plate lamp not working 115
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GU11 GBY is a 2011 Mini Cooper Sd in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2011 Mini Cooper Sd models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 67,792 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 Cooper Sd fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 201 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GU11 GBY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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GU11 GBY is a 2011 Mini Cooper Sd, first registered on 21 March 2011.

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