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LO61 NUA

2011 Mini Cooper D

Orange Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,530 mi
Last recorded78,530 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Mini Cooper D68,200 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO61 NUA
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2011
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 78,530 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted on inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 10 Sep 2025 78,530 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted on inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2024 75,831 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted on inner (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 28 Aug 2024 75,831 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted on inner (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2023 72,747 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 68,120 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2022 68,120 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 61,693 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 57,351 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2020 57,351 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 51,018 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 43,283 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 5 Sep 2018 43,283 miles

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2017 35,998 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 25,793 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 14,424 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 14,424 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 11,551 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper D?

Based on 102,243 MOT tests across 8,949 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
6,017
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
8,949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 515
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 510
Registration plate lamp not working 410
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LO61 NUA is a 2011 Mini Cooper D in Orange with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2011 Mini Cooper D models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 68,200 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 D fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 515 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LO61 NUA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper D typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 15 years old, this Mini Cooper D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LO61 NUA registered?

LO61 NUA is a 2011 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 22 September 2011.

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