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LJ11 DFU

2011 Mini Cooper Sd

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

33,640 mi
Last recorded33,640 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Mini Cooper Sd67,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ11 DFU
MakeMini
ModelCooper Sd
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 33,640 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

front number plate starting to delaminate

Fail 30 Oct 2025 33,640 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

front number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 1 Nov 2024 28,913 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 25,191 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Oct 2023 25,103 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades are dragging (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush unit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges of the tyre are excessively worn 2 mil can be measured across the treads (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush unit is worn not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 21,595 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2022 21,595 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2021 11,852 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 11,207 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2020 11,207 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 10,511 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 9,719 miles

Nearside Front tyre damaged on outer sidewall

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 26 Apr 2017 8,981 miles

both front tyres have damage to sidewalls just within acceptable limits

Fail 26 Apr 2017 8,981 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both front tyres have damage to sidewalls just within acceptable limits

Pass 26 Apr 2016 8,209 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 7,287 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 6,409 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

damage to nearside mirror

Pass 1 May 2014 6,409 miles

damage to nearside mirror

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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LJ11 DFU is a 2011 Mini Cooper Sd in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LJ11 DFU, 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 LJ11 DFU registered?

LJ11 DFU is a 2011 Mini Cooper Sd, first registered on 25 April 2011.

Is LJ11 DFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ11 DFU shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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