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LC61 TEJ

2011 Mini Mini (R57)

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,265 mi
Last recorded113,265 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Mini Mini (R57)59,909 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC61 TEJ
MakeMini
ModelMini (R57)
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 113,265 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 110,309 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported pipe chaffing chassis (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2024 110,309 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported pipe chaffing chassis (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2023 107,611 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 104,315 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 101,243 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 98,383 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshner removed from mirror. ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both. close to limit 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2020 98,370 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshner removed from mirror. ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both. close to limit 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 93,685 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf osf lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 85,438 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 79,084 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

advise front brake discs worn/lipped.

advise offside rear tyre on wear bars.

air freshners removed from mirror prior to test.

Pass 10 Dec 2016 73,800 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner edge. (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 66,632 miles

Front tyres are 215 non runflat and rears are 205 runflat.

Fail 30 Nov 2015 66,632 miles

Front tyres are 215 non runflat and rears are 205 runflat.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Dec 2014 51,571 miles

O/S/R LOWER TRACK CONTROL ARM BENT.

Fail 20 Dec 2014 51,571 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

O/S/R LOWER TRACK CONTROL ARM BENT.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

How Reliable is the Mini Mini (R57)?

Based on 45,115 MOT tests across 3,155 vehicles.

79.2%
Pass Rate
4,754
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
3,155
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 365
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 324
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 244
Registration plate lamp not working 223
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LC61 TEJ is a 2011 Mini Mini (R57) in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2011 Mini Mini (R57) models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 59,909 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 (R57) fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 365 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LC61 TEJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini (R57) typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 15 years old, this Mini Mini (R57) is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LC61 TEJ registered?

LC61 TEJ is a 2011 Mini Mini (R57), first registered on 29 November 2011.

Is LC61 TEJ safe to buy?

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