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J2 VPP

2011 Mini Mini (R58)

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests39 (25 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate64.1%

Mileage

105,127 mi
Last recorded105,127 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Mini Mini (R58)54,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ2 VPP
MakeMini
ModelMini (R58)
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

25 pass 14 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 105,127 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2025 74,161 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2025 74,161 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2025 101,443 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2025 101,443 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2024 71,703 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and near limmit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Sep 2024 71,701 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords marked in yellow 195 55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and near limmit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 90,877 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 1 Jul 2024 90,655 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2023 84,446 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2023 84,446 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Apr 2023 65,710 miles

tyre pressures require check

Pass 10 Jun 2022 81,174 miles
Fail 30 May 2022 81,174 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury wheel arch cover missing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2022 62,156 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 79,040 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2021 79,038 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 55,825 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2021 55,825 miles

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 48,878 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 71,509 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 41,854 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 68,628 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Fail 18 May 2018 68,380 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 6 Apr 2018 37,840 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 32,865 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 32,862 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Jun 2017 55,712 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 55,658 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/55/16 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge 195/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge 195/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 24,625 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 24,624 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 40,579 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Fail 15 Jun 2016 40,579 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam bulb 472 (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 16,106 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 26,796 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 14,028 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 12,822 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 15,871 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Mar 2014 15,871 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

How Reliable is the Mini Mini (R58)?

Based on 32,231 MOT tests across 2,295 vehicles.

81.1%
Pass Rate
4,576
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
2,295
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 216
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 189
Registration plate lamp not working 127
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J2 VPP is a 2011 Mini Mini (R58) in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 39 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.1%.

Across all 2011 Mini Mini (R58) models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 54,601 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 (R58) fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 216 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J2 VPP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini (R58) typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 15 years old, this Mini Mini (R58) is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J2 VPP registered?

J2 VPP is a 2011 Mini Mini (R58), first registered on 25 March 2011.

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