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LJ11 DHF

2011 Mini Mini (R57)

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

42,471 mi
Last recorded42,471 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Mini Mini (R57)59,909 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ11 DHF
MakeMini
ModelMini (R57)
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 42,471 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2025 42,471 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2024 40,867 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2023 39,148 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 36,735 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 33,536 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2021 33,536 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 30,042 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2020 30,012 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 25,760 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 23,646 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 21,147 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 18,712 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 18,712 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2015 16,830 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 16,830 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 8 Apr 2014 14,304 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Apr 2014 14,304 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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LJ11 DHF is a 2011 Mini Mini (R57) in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LJ11 DHF, 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 LJ11 DHF registered?

LJ11 DHF is a 2011 Mini Mini (R57), first registered on 19 April 2011.

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The MOT history for LJ11 DHF 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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