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MT61 XJZ

2011 Mini Mini (R57)

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

61,080 mi
Last recorded61,080 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Mini Mini (R57)59,909 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT61 XJZ
MakeMini
ModelMini (R57)
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 61,080 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2024 59,371 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 57,590 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 55,359 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 54,159 miles

All 4 tyre's slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 52,809 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is worn to 2.63mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 45,851 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 39,736 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 31,271 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2017 31,271 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2015 24,410 miles

front inner pads getting low

Fail 14 Dec 2015 24,410 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front inner pads getting low

Pass 23 Dec 2014 19,597 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2014 19,597 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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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MT61 XJZ is a 2011 Mini Mini (R57) in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MT61 XJZ, 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 MT61 XJZ registered?

MT61 XJZ is a 2011 Mini Mini (R57), first registered on 28 December 2011.

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