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J16 AVW

2011 Mini Mini (R60)

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

87,299 mi
Last recorded87,299 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Mini Mini (R60)60,670 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ16 AVW
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 87,299 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2025 80,885 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2025 80,885 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 76,962 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 75,903 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 69,824 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 63,501 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2021 63,501 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 52,737 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 42,760 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 40,633 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2018 40,633 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 36,408 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Sep 2016 30,814 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 26,054 miles

oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2014 18,657 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
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J16 AVW is a 2011 Mini Mini (R60) in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 J16 AVW, 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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What year was J16 AVW registered?

J16 AVW is a 2011 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 20 September 2011.

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