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MK61 LJL

2011 Mini Mini (R58)

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

85,772 mi
Last recorded85,772 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Mini Mini (R58)54,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK61 LJL
MakeMini
ModelMini (R58)
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 85,772 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2026 85,772 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2025 71,062 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 61,954 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2023 54,286 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 40,339 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2022 40,339 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 14 May 2021 39,443 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 38,767 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2020 38,767 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 36,742 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2019 36,742 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 33,384 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 31,179 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread wearing low coming onto tread wear indicator wear blocks and outer sidewall cracking (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread wearing low coming onto tread wear indicator wear blocks and outer sidewall cracking (4.1.E.1)

Rear number plate is slightly loose

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

both rear tyres are starting to crack on the sidewalls & tread area

front brake pads are starting to wear low

Pass 23 Sep 2016 28,662 miles

Both rear tyres cracking on walls & treads

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Broken on top corners (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit & cracking on walls (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit & cracking on walls (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 22,819 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 18,935 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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MK61 LJL is a 2011 Mini Mini (R58) in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 MK61 LJL, 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 MK61 LJL registered?

MK61 LJL is a 2011 Mini Mini (R58), first registered on 1 September 2011.

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