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LC61 NBJ

2011 Mini Cooper

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

87,767 mi
Last recorded87,767 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Mini Cooper55,733 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC61 NBJ
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 87,767 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust flexi deteriorated

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2024 75,800 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 68,321 miles

Central 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))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 65,143 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both have surface corrosion. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Handbrake @ 13% but passed on both wheels locking. Handbrake requires adjustment.

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

Fail 30 Sep 2022 65,123 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both have surface corrosion. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 57,841 miles

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

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

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 52,895 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2020 52,895 miles

Front Boot lid component insecure boot latches missing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2019 48,626 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 48,522 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 43,187 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 31,294 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 31,294 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords In tread (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Sep 2016 22,606 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 22,606 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 18,450 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 12,173 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper?

Based on 1,705,479 MOT tests across 247,583 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
5,128
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
247,583
On UK Roads
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LC61 NBJ is a 2011 Mini Cooper in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2011 Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 55,733 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mini Cooper typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 15 years old, this Mini Cooper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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LC61 NBJ is a 2011 Mini Cooper, first registered on 15 December 2011.

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