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LO61 YLY

2011 Mini Cooper

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

101,427 mi
Last recorded101,427 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Mini Cooper55,733 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO61 YLY
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 101,427 miles

Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive residue down front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2026 101,427 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cords exposed through excessive cracking 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive residue down front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 99,195 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 94,815 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2024 94,815 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 88,153 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2023 88,153 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Nail is on outer edge ()

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

Pass 8 Jan 2022 78,339 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 Heavily scrubbing inside edge also (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jan 2021 64,964 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2021 64,964 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Delaminated (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Delaminated (0.1 (d))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2019 56,329 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 50,028 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2017 43,612 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 30 Dec 2017 43,612 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both sides (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2016 35,844 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Dec 2015 28,715 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2015 28,715 miles

Offside 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 23 Dec 2014 20,386 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2014 20,386 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

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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LO61 YLY is a 2011 Mini Cooper in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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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LO61 YLY is a 2011 Mini Cooper, first registered on 28 December 2011.

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