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MJ61 LCE

2011 Mini Mini (R58)

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

63,169 mi
Last recorded63,169 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Mini Mini (R58)54,601 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ61 LCE
MakeMini
ModelMini (R58)
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 63,169 miles

Engine covers & undertray's fitted

Fail 8 Oct 2025 63,168 miles

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

Engine covers & undertray's fitted

Pass 22 Aug 2024 62,640 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2024 62,639 miles

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

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 62,386 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 60,486 miles

Covers fitted and unable to see underside of vehicle

Pass 20 Aug 2021 58,700 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 57,389 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 55,843 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 53,561 miles

Engine covers & under trays fitted

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Strong advise inners (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 48,974 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Offside Rear brake binding by hand

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 30 Aug 2016 44,046 miles

brake warning light on

engine covers & undertrays fitted

Fail 30 Aug 2016 44,046 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

engine covers & undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2015 39,277 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 32,884 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 LCE is a 2011 Mini Mini (R58) in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LCE, 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 MJ61 LCE registered?

MJ61 LCE is a 2011 Mini Mini (R58), first registered on 27 November 2011.

Is MJ61 LCE safe to buy?

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