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HG11 FVJ

2011 Mini Mini (R57)

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

205,098 mi
Last recorded205,098 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Mini Mini (R57)59,909 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG11 FVJ
MakeMini
ModelMini (R57)
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 205,098 miles

undertrays fitted at time of test

Pass 20 Apr 2024 201,771 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

wipers dont clear well

Fail 20 Apr 2024 201,771 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

wipers dont clear well

Pass 21 Apr 2023 194,014 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost lower arm bush weak (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 187,849 miles

o/s rear tyre wearing inner edge

n/s rear brake hose slightly chaffed

Nearside Rear tyre wearing uneven on inner edge

Pass 24 Nov 2020 181,121 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 162,452 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2018 144,144 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2017 125,958 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 106,451 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2015 82,793 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2015 82,793 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 60,407 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front wiper blades are starting to smear + split

near side rear jacking block is missing

Pass 22 May 2014 60,407 miles

front wiper blades are starting to smear + split

near side rear jacking block is missing

How Reliable is the Mini Mini (R57)?

Based on 45,115 MOT tests across 3,155 vehicles.

79.2%
Pass Rate
4,754
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
3,155
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 365
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 324
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 244
Registration plate lamp not working 223
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HG11 FVJ is a 2011 Mini Mini (R57) in Red 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 Mini (R57) models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 59,909 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Mini (R57) fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 365 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HG11 FVJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini (R57) typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 15 years old, this Mini Mini (R57) is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HG11 FVJ registered?

HG11 FVJ is a 2011 Mini Mini (R57), first registered on 25 May 2011.

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The MOT history for HG11 FVJ 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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