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LM61 JBO

2011 Mini John Cooper Works

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

103,098 mi
Last recorded103,098 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Mini John Cooper Works49,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM61 JBO
MakeMini
ModelJohn Cooper Works
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 103,098 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to wear sensor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Stone chips in windscreen

Pass 14 Oct 2024 92,488 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))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 90,462 miles

Offside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Stonechips to windscreen.

Pass 7 Oct 2022 87,218 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Stonechips to windscreen.

Unable to inspect rear seats due to set in van mode.

Pass 6 Sep 2021 83,196 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 80,802 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 77,336 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 73,466 miles

Under trays fitted preventing full inspection of some underside components.

Pass 7 Sep 2017 68,076 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 68,076 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 64,104 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 55,546 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 55,546 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 39,518 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2014 39,518 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Mini John Cooper Works?

Based on 140,278 MOT tests across 23,953 vehicles.

87.2%
Pass Rate
5,043
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
23,953
On UK Roads
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LM61 JBO is a 2011 Mini John Cooper Works in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2011 Mini John Cooper Works models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.3% with a typical mileage of 49,500 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mini John Cooper Works typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 15 years old, this Mini John Cooper Works is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LM61 JBO registered?

LM61 JBO is a 2011 Mini John Cooper Works, first registered on 8 December 2011.

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