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GU61 ZFA

2011 Mini Mini (R60)

Green Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

95,789 mi
Last recorded95,789 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Mini Mini (R60)60,670 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU61 ZFA
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2011
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 95,789 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 92,042 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 87,059 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 82,586 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 76,726 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 72,773 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2020 72,773 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2019 67,999 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 60,621 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))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 54,606 miles

Nearside Front brake slightly binding

Fail 6 Dec 2017 54,606 miles

Nearside Front brake slightly binding

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 48,465 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 43,961 miles

Both rear tyres slightly misshaped

Pass 5 Jan 2015 37,626 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Oct 2014 36,534 miles

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

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

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Fail 13 Oct 2014 36,534 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)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

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wet test

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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GU61 ZFA is a 2011 Mini Mini (R60) in Green with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 GU61 ZFA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GU61 ZFA?

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What year was GU61 ZFA registered?

GU61 ZFA is a 2011 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 14 October 2011.

Is GU61 ZFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU61 ZFA shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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