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GU61 VFX

2011 Mini Cooper D

Orange Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

100,653 mi
Last recorded100,653 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2024
Typical for 2011 Mini Cooper D68,200 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU61 VFX
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2011
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2024 100,653 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2024 100,379 miles

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

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 89,087 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 30 Jun 2023 89,068 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

battery mil on

car smoking during test smell of burning rubber risk of fire

Pass 6 Aug 2022 82,572 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning few led in units not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 74,484 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 64,507 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 55,314 miles

Washers working but poor

Fail 3 Jul 2019 55,314 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Washers working but poor

Pass 2 Jul 2018 48,371 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 2 Jul 2018 48,371 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2017 41,518 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 34,621 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 28,263 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper D?

Based on 102,243 MOT tests across 8,949 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
6,017
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
8,949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 515
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 510
Registration plate lamp not working 410
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GU61 VFX is a 2011 Mini Cooper D in Orange with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2011 Mini Cooper D models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 68,200 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 D fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 515 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GU61 VFX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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GU61 VFX is a 2011 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 6 September 2011.

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