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GV11 TJZ

2011 Mini Countryman Cooper

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

44,596 mi
Last recorded44,596 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Mini Countryman Cooper57,767 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV11 TJZ
MakeMini
ModelCountryman Cooper
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 44,596 miles

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

nsf fog light not working

raer seat belt buckle casing missing

underneath of car very rusty

Fail 22 Aug 2025 44,491 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel handbrake high (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

nsf fog light not working

raer seat belt buckle casing missing

underneath of car very rusty

Pass 30 Aug 2024 34,780 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody has been covered with underseal due to rust ? (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower fog light not working

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2024 34,675 miles

Central Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody has been covered with underseal due to rust ? (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower fog light not working

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 24,881 miles

Central Exhaust shield front to rear loose needs looking at soon

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody has been covered with underseal due to rust (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 17,098 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody has been covered with underseal due to rust (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 8,249 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 7,472 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 6,941 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

underside steering components corroded

underside suspension components corroded

Fail 31 Jul 2020 6,940 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Service brake excessively fluctuating both fronts (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake excessively fluctuating both rears (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

underside steering components corroded

underside suspension components corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2019 5,792 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 5,266 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2018 5,266 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively fronts (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively rears (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

underside suspension & brake components corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2017 4,955 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

underside brake components corroded

underside suspension components corroded

Fail 26 Jul 2017 4,955 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rears (3.5.1i)

underside brake components corroded

underside suspension components corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2016 4,326 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all four brake discs corroded & pitted

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both fronts (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rears (3.7.B.3)

underside of vehicle has surface corrosion to most steering suspension & brake components

Pass 28 Jul 2015 4,139 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all 4 brake discs pitted/corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2014 2,930 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

How Reliable is the Mini Countryman Cooper?

Based on 10,622 MOT tests across 943 vehicles.

85.1%
Pass Rate
5,506
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
943
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 38
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GV11 TJZ is a 2011 Mini Countryman Cooper in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2011 Mini Countryman Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 57,767 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 Countryman Cooper fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 38 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GV11 TJZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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GV11 TJZ is a 2011 Mini Countryman Cooper, first registered on 22 August 2011.

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