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HJ11 ORT

2011 Mini First

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,881 mi
Last recorded81,881 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Mini First52,580 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ11 ORT
MakeMini
ModelFirst
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 81,881 miles

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

nearside & offside rear tyres on 3mm

Fail 30 Dec 2025 81,879 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs heavily lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside front tyres on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

brake warning light on dash

nearside & offside rear tyres on 3mm

Pass 30 Dec 2024 75,326 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2023 69,236 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2022 63,919 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2022 63,918 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre leaking ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre leaking ()

tpms light on

Pass 29 Dec 2021 59,199 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Dec 2021 59,199 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2020 54,585 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges of tread. Small chips in windscreen.

Pass 27 Dec 2019 48,855 miles

under trays fitted.

Pass 28 Dec 2018 43,789 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

tpms light on

wipers smearing windscreen slightly

Pass 5 Jul 2017 36,185 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 30,758 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2015 25,768 miles

All four tyres perished

Nearside front tyre has a cut on outer side wall

Fail 30 May 2015 25,768 miles

All four tyres perished

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

Nearside front tyre has a cut on outer side wall

Pass 12 May 2014 19,837 miles

How Reliable is the Mini First?

Based on 24,465 MOT tests across 2,070 vehicles.

81.6%
Pass Rate
4,938
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
2,070
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 168
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HJ11 ORT is a 2011 Mini First in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2011 Mini First models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 52,580 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 First fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 168 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HJ11 ORT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini First typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 15 years old, this Mini First is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HJ11 ORT registered?

HJ11 ORT is a 2011 Mini First, first registered on 12 May 2011.

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