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HJ61 MSY

2011 Mini Mini (R57)

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

92,718 mi
Last recorded92,718 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Mini Mini (R57)59,909 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ61 MSY
MakeMini
ModelMini (R57)
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 92,718 miles

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2025 90,425 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2024 87,227 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 82,829 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 78,584 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))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 75,018 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 72,240 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2020 71,612 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Dec 2018 66,490 miles

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working centre additional (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2017 58,274 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also wearing on edges. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 28 Oct 2017 58,274 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also wearing on edges. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2016 49,498 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 41,192 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 32,881 miles

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

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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HJ61 MSY is a 2011 Mini Mini (R57) in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 HJ61 MSY, 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 HJ61 MSY registered?

HJ61 MSY is a 2011 Mini Mini (R57), first registered on 15 September 2011.

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