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MJ61 DLO

2011 Mini Mini (R58)

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

101,349 mi
Last recorded101,349 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Mini Mini (R58)54,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ61 DLO
MakeMini
ModelMini (R58)
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 29 Jun 2026 101,349 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 99,743 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2025 99,737 miles

Central Front Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Central Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2024 97,352 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Jun 2024 97,340 miles

Central Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Front Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOTTOM BOOT SPLIT (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2023 93,218 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 82,934 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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 69,894 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 69,588 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside rear inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2019 68,357 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 65,521 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 65,521 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Aug 2017 60,078 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 51,637 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 42,556 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Aug 2015 42,556 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Oct 2014 36,202 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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MJ61 DLO is a 2011 Mini Mini (R58) in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 MJ61 DLO, 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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MJ61 DLO is a 2011 Mini Mini (R58), first registered on 2 November 2011.

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