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GU61 ZSE

2011 Mini Cooper Sd

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

117,554 mi
Last recorded117,554 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Mini Cooper Sd67,792 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU61 ZSE
MakeMini
ModelCooper Sd
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 117,554 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2025 113,169 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 107,671 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2024 107,663 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 101,901 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45/17 88v (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2023 101,901 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45/17 88v (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 96,814 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2022 96,814 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 90,161 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2020 86,089 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 80,238 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 60,172 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 48,398 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 34,195 miles

o/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

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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GU61 ZSE is a 2011 Mini Cooper Sd in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 GU61 ZSE, 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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What year was GU61 ZSE registered?

GU61 ZSE is a 2011 Mini Cooper Sd, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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The MOT history for GU61 ZSE shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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