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HJ61 KNV

2011 Mini Cooper Auto

Orange Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,425 mi
Last recorded110,425 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Mini Cooper Auto40,629 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ61 KNV
MakeMini
ModelCooper Auto
Year2011
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 110,425 miles

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords n/s + o/s (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2024 100,119 miles

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

undertrays fitted at the time of test

Fail 2 Aug 2024 100,095 miles

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 13 Jul 2023 96,525 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2023 96,525 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 95,026 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2021 92,053 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Wheel arch lining damaged

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner & Outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner & Outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords N/S & O/S (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2021 92,053 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Position lamp not working N/S & O/S (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Wheel arch lining damaged

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner & Outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner & Outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords N/S & O/S (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 91,542 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 16 Jul 2020 91,542 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Aug 2019 80,638 miles

Exhaust flexible pipe in poor condition.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Handbrake travel long.

Pass 16 Aug 2018 63,952 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2018 63,952 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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 47,903 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 34,728 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 24,695 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 18,408 miles

front wiper blades are starting to split

off side front tyre is starting to crack on outer side wall

rear tyres are starting to crack on outer side walls

Fail 6 Aug 2014 18,408 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

front wiper blades are starting to split

near side front jacking block is missing

near side front tyre is starting to crack on outer side wall

off side front tyre is starting to crack on outer side wall

rear tyres are starting to crack on outer side walls

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper Auto?

Based on 21,476 MOT tests across 1,826 vehicles.

83.9%
Pass Rate
3,503
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
1,826
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 86
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 65
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 61
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HJ61 KNV is a 2011 Mini Cooper Auto in Orange with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2011 Mini Cooper Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 40,629 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 Cooper Auto fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 86 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HJ61 KNV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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HJ61 KNV is a 2011 Mini Cooper Auto, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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