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LJ61 KAE

2011 Mini Cooper

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

82,570 mi
Last recorded82,570 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2025
Typical for 2011 Mini Cooper55,733 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ61 KAE
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2025 82,570 miles

Coolant level low

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

Fail 3 Feb 2025 82,570 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Coolant level low

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

Pass 5 Feb 2024 75,996 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 64,141 miles

engine oil level low

Fail 29 Nov 2022 64,141 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

engine oil level low

Pass 23 Nov 2021 51,064 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 50,080 miles

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front macpherson strut top mounting bushes slightly deteriorated/splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

emissions passed, however unable to print due to printer error

Fail 3 Oct 2020 50,080 miles

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front macpherson strut top mounting bushes slightly deteriorated/splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

emissions passed, however unable to print due to printer error

Pass 30 Sep 2019 46,424 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 41,604 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 41,604 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 37,448 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 33,749 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 33,749 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 30,170 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 26,968 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

slight scoring front brake discs

Fail 4 Oct 2014 26,964 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

slight scoring front brake discs

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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LJ61 KAE is a 2011 Mini Cooper in Blue 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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LJ61 KAE is a 2011 Mini Cooper, first registered on 7 October 2011.

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