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LF61 VBP

2011 Mini Mini (R57)

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

81,756 mi
Last recorded81,756 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Mini Mini (R57)59,909 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF61 VBP
MakeMini
ModelMini (R57)
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 81,756 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 78,142 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Nov 2024 78,142 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 73,738 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Nov 2023 73,714 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low Mounting broken inside headlamp (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 68,867 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 64,518 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2021 64,518 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 62,049 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 59,247 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2018 53,125 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 42,683 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 42,683 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 31,089 miles

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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LF61 VBP is a 2011 Mini Mini (R57) in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LF61 VBP, 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 LF61 VBP registered?

LF61 VBP is a 2011 Mini Mini (R57), first registered on 26 October 2011.

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The MOT history for LF61 VBP shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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