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MIW 6161

2011 Mini Mini (R58)

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

88,216 mi
Last recorded88,216 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Mini Mini (R58)54,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMIW 6161
MakeMini
ModelMini (R58)
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 88,216 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Mar 2026 88,216 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Both front D-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Headlamp aim too low Both headlamps (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 84,103 miles

Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted both sides (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2023 83,962 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2023 83,943 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2022 83,899 miles

Front wheels have been weld repaired to inner bead rims,this is a satisfactory repair

Pass 23 Nov 2020 82,049 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2020 81,388 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Nov 2019 76,121 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2018 66,908 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 49,260 miles

N/S/F Tyre worn on inner edge

O/S/R Wheel has welding ( repair ) on inner side

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 Oct 2017 49,260 miles

N/S/F Tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

O/S/R Wheel has welding ( repair ) on inner side

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 34,085 miles

Emission not registered

N/S Wiper has split

O/S Wiper has split

Fail 29 Oct 2016 34,042 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked INNER SIDE (4.2.A.1a)

Emission not registered

N/S Wiper has split

O/S Wiper has split

Pass 25 Nov 2015 21,374 miles

O/S/F TIRE IS 70% WORN

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 20 Nov 2014 8,815 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Mini (R58)?

Based on 32,231 MOT tests across 2,295 vehicles.

81.1%
Pass Rate
4,576
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
2,295
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 216
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 189
Registration plate lamp not working 127
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MIW 6161 is a 2011 Mini Mini (R58) in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2011 Mini Mini (R58) models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 54,601 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 (R58) fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 216 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MIW 6161, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini (R58) typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 15 years old, this Mini Mini (R58) is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MIW 6161 registered?

MIW 6161 is a 2011 Mini Mini (R58), first registered on 28 December 2011.

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