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HV61 ETA

2011 Mini Mini (R60)

Brown Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

105,043 mi
Last recorded105,043 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Mini Mini (R60)60,670 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV61 ETA
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2011
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 105,043 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 26 May 2026 105,040 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2025 91,452 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement advise replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

plastic sill and under covers as fitted as standard not allowing full inspection

Pass 21 Jun 2024 77,467 miles

Plastic sill and undercovers fitted as standard not allowing full inspection

Pass 2 Feb 2023 69,655 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 68,638 miles

plastic sill and under covers as fitted as standard not allowing full inspection

Fail 6 Oct 2021 68,636 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

plastic sill and under covers as fitted as standard not allowing full inspection

Pass 23 Sep 2020 53,307 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 53,307 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light Incorrect bulb showing white light not red (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 43,190 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 43,187 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 40,797 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 36,693 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 36,693 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 31,990 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre wall bald and close to cords (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 25,925 miles

Nearside Front worn low on outer edge

Pass 18 Sep 2014 18,493 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Mini (R60)?

Based on 195,464 MOT tests across 14,155 vehicles.

83.2%
Pass Rate
5,727
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
14,155
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 930
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 884
Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 569
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 538
Full Mini Mini (R60) reliability report

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HV61 ETA is a 2011 Mini Mini (R60) in Brown 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 (R60) models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 60,670 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 (R60) fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 930 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HV61 ETA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini (R60) typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 15 years old, this Mini Mini (R60) is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HV61 ETA is a 2011 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 27 September 2011.

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