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GV11 CGU

2011 Mini Mini (R58)

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

113,485 mi
Last recorded113,485 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Mini Mini (R58)54,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV11 CGU
MakeMini
ModelMini (R58)
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 113,485 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut top mount bush separating from centre collar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut top mount bush separating from centre collar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2026 113,479 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut top mount bush separating from centre collar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut top mount bush separating from centre collar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2025 109,385 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 106,147 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 103,593 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2023 103,593 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 99,645 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2022 99,644 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 94,424 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))

Fail 15 Dec 2020 94,424 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Brake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2019 85,983 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2019 85,983 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2018 82,207 miles

The emissions limits were tested and met but the dsm could not register the output

Pass 11 Dec 2017 69,838 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 56,289 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 47,491 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit of 1.6mm on inner and outer edges (2mm on the rest of tread) (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Dec 2015 47,491 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit of 1.6mm on inner and outer edges (2mm on the rest of tread) (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 38,759 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 35,045 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

wiper blade rubbers split

How Reliable is the Mini Mini (R58)?

Based on 32,231 MOT tests across 2,295 vehicles.

81.1%
Pass Rate
4,576
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
2,295
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 216
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 189
Registration plate lamp not working 127
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GV11 CGU is a 2011 Mini Mini (R58) in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2011 Mini Mini (R58) models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 54,601 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 (R58) fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 216 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GV11 CGU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini (R58) typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 15 years old, this Mini Mini (R58) is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GV11 CGU registered?

GV11 CGU is a 2011 Mini Mini (R58), first registered on 30 June 2011.

Is GV11 CGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV11 CGU shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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