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LG61 PJU

2011 Mini Cooper

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

62,924 mi
Last recorded62,924 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Mini Cooper55,733 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG61 PJU
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 62,924 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Sep 2025 62,924 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 59,377 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2024 59,377 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 55,758 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished and devoid of tread inner edge , recommend replace (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished and 2mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 52,386 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 50,298 miles

Nearside rear tyre below 1.6mm inner edge

Fail 24 Sep 2021 50,298 miles

Nearside rear tyre below 1.6mm inner edge

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 49,227 miles

nearside rear tyre below 1.6mm inner edge

Fail 22 Sep 2020 49,227 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

nearside rear tyre below 1.6mm inner edge

Pass 9 Sep 2019 45,803 miles

rear brakes worn

Fail 9 Sep 2019 45,803 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

rear brakes worn

Pass 24 Aug 2018 40,438 miles

both front tyres devoid of tread edges (recommend replace)

Pass 9 Sep 2017 35,233 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit front tyres near limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2016 29,495 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2016 29,495 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Aug 2015 23,990 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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LG61 PJU is a 2011 Mini Cooper in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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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LG61 PJU is a 2011 Mini Cooper, first registered on 23 September 2011.

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