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HG61 LCL

2011 Mini Mini (R58)

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

130,176 mi
Last recorded130,176 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Mini Mini (R58)54,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG61 LCL
MakeMini
ModelMini (R58)
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 130,176 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2024 125,800 miles

undercovers fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 24 Oct 2023 114,972 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2023 114,972 miles

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 103,478 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 94,247 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 22 Oct 2021 94,206 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 83,842 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 68,322 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 61,801 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 61,801 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 49,545 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 39,583 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 29,532 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 29,532 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2014 29,311 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

vehicle smoke emissions not registering

Pass 17 Dec 2014 29,311 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

vehicle smoke emissions not registering

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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HG61 LCL is a 2011 Mini Mini (R58) in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HG61 LCL, 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 HG61 LCL registered?

HG61 LCL is a 2011 Mini Mini (R58), first registered on 27 December 2011.

Is HG61 LCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG61 LCL shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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