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MF61 VSO

2011 Mini Mini (R57)

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

132,908 mi
Last recorded132,908 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Mini Mini (R57)59,909 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF61 VSO
MakeMini
ModelMini (R57)
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 132,908 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2024 130,970 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175.65.15 h light perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 4 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175.65.15 h (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive appears to br from above gearbox , advise further inspection (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded & worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt isofix seat fitted both sides

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded x2 fuel pipe ferrules corroded

Fail 1 Aug 2024 130,934 miles

Rear Fuel pipe leaking plastic pipe rubbing on chassis (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175.65.15 h light perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 4 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175.65.15 h (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive appears to br from above gearbox , advise further inspection (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded & worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt isofix seat fitted both sides

Pass 5 Aug 2023 123,634 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2023 123,633 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 122,675 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 121,442 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front u shapes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 120,789 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 118,053 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 110,149 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2019 110,149 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 97,863 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2018 97,863 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 88,432 miles

Nearside Front tyre bald on outer edge

Fail 21 Sep 2017 88,432 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front brake discs worn

Nearside Front tyre bald on outer edge

Pass 9 Sep 2016 76,525 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 9 Sep 2016 76,525 miles

Offside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2015 62,083 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear discs corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2014 48,628 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

blades split

How Reliable is the Mini Mini (R57)?

Based on 45,115 MOT tests across 3,155 vehicles.

79.2%
Pass Rate
4,754
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
3,155
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 365
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 324
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 244
Registration plate lamp not working 223
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MF61 VSO is a 2011 Mini Mini (R57) in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2011 Mini Mini (R57) models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 59,909 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 Mini (R57) fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 365 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MF61 VSO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini (R57) typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 15 years old, this Mini Mini (R57) is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MF61 VSO registered?

MF61 VSO is a 2011 Mini Mini (R57), first registered on 30 September 2011.

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