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L25 DEC

2011 Mini Cooper Sd

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

113,906 mi
Last recorded113,906 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Mini Cooper Sd67,792 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL25 DEC
MakeMini
ModelCooper Sd
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 113,906 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2025 97,271 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2025 97,271 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 84,543 miles

under side of vehicle and components under sealed.

Pass 24 Mar 2023 79,576 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced including both suspension arms (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 76,313 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 71,001 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 66,241 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 66,067 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 58,161 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 52,502 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 43,957 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 39,958 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 39,958 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 39,312 miles

damage to windscreen

wear to n/s/r o/s/r inner brake pads

Fail 23 Sep 2015 39,312 miles

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

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

damage to windscreen

wear to n/s/r o/s/r inner brake pads

Pass 24 Oct 2014 33,918 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 33,918 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper Sd?

Based on 33,382 MOT tests across 2,725 vehicles.

80.7%
Pass Rate
5,891
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
2,725
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 201
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 143
Registration plate lamp not working 115
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L25 DEC is a 2011 Mini Cooper Sd in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2011 Mini Cooper Sd models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 67,792 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 Cooper Sd fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 201 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L25 DEC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was L25 DEC registered?

L25 DEC is a 2011 Mini Cooper Sd, first registered on 28 October 2011.

Is L25 DEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L25 DEC shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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