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GU61 LMV

2011 Mini Mini (R59)

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

80,777 mi
Last recorded80,777 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Mini Mini (R59)54,957 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU61 LMV
MakeMini
ModelMini (R59)
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 80,777 miles

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

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

Nearside Front and rear tyres have sidewall worn smooth

Offside Front jacking block missing

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2025 80,777 miles

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

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

Nearside Front and rear tyres have sidewall worn smooth

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

Offside Front jacking block missing

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 77,195 miles

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 71,998 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 67,113 miles

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

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive on to gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 9 Sep 2022 67,113 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive on to gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 61,665 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 55,104 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 48,133 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

coolant level low

plastic under trays fitted

Pass 20 Aug 2018 41,848 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 36,648 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly buckled

Offside Front Seat belt slightly frayed

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly buckled

Pass 16 Aug 2016 34,272 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2016 34,272 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 31,295 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 30,732 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 21,950 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Mini (R59)?

Based on 3,691 MOT tests across 274 vehicles.

81.3%
Pass Rate
4,563
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
274
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 14
Registration plate lamp not working 14
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GU61 LMV is a 2011 Mini Mini (R59) in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2011 Mini Mini (R59) models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 54,957 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Mini (R59) fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 22 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GU61 LMV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini (R59) typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 15 years old, this Mini Mini (R59) is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GU61 LMV registered?

GU61 LMV is a 2011 Mini Mini (R59), first registered on 30 September 2011.

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