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HJ61 MVR

2011 Mini Mini (R57)

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,361 mi
Last recorded94,361 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Mini Mini (R57)59,909 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ61 MVR
MakeMini
ModelMini (R57)
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 94,361 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2026 94,361 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 93,637 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 91,858 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 86,963 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 80,847 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged On inside tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 75,325 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2020 75,325 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2019 69,078 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 60,358 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 54,873 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 54,873 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 48,159 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 42,278 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 36,078 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front wipers are starting to smear + blades are starting to split

near side rear tyre worn more on inner edge + starting to wear unevenly

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 MVR is a 2011 Mini Mini (R57) in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MVR, 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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HJ61 MVR is a 2011 Mini Mini (R57), first registered on 12 September 2011.

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