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LR61 YWU

2011 Mini Cooper

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,966 mi
Last recorded70,966 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Mini Cooper55,733 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR61 YWU
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 70,966 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 31 Jul 2025 70,926 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 65,926 miles

Front registration plate damaged

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front brake wear sensor wire rubbing on inside of wheel

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

Pass 20 Jul 2023 62,945 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Jul 2023 62,944 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 59,582 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes coated unable too fully inspect (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Aug 2022 59,582 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes coated unable too fully inspect (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 56,919 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 54,114 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 52,034 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 40,115 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2018 26,361 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 19,913 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 19,912 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 14,564 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 11,217 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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LR61 YWU is a 2011 Mini Cooper in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LR61 YWU registered?

LR61 YWU is a 2011 Mini Cooper, first registered on 24 September 2011.

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The MOT history for LR61 YWU shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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