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MV61 CNJ

2011 Mini John Cooper Works

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

104,791 mi
Last recorded104,791 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Mini John Cooper Works49,500 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV61 CNJ
MakeMini
ModelJohn Cooper Works
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 104,791 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2025 94,244 miles

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

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

under trays fitted preventing full underbody inspection

Pass 30 Jan 2024 83,385 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2024 83,385 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement calliper lever (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement calliper lever (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 72,789 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm + wear to edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm + wear to edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm + wear to edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm + wear to edges (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak on engine

Pass 4 Feb 2022 62,336 miles

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

undertrays fitted restricting full view of testable items

Fail 31 Jan 2022 62,250 miles

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

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

undertrays fitted restricting full view of testable items

Pass 28 Jan 2021 51,900 miles

under trays fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 27 Jan 2020 45,503 miles

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

undertrays fitted restricting full view of testable items

Pass 4 Feb 2019 40,352 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 37,807 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Fail 24 Jul 2018 37,807 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 22 Jul 2017 30,597 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2017 30,597 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 25,038 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 19,930 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 18,746 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 12,214 miles

How Reliable is the Mini John Cooper Works?

Based on 140,278 MOT tests across 23,953 vehicles.

87.2%
Pass Rate
5,043
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
23,953
On UK Roads
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MV61 CNJ is a 2011 Mini John Cooper Works in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2011 Mini John Cooper Works models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.3% with a typical mileage of 49,500 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mini John Cooper Works typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 15 years old, this Mini John Cooper Works is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MV61 CNJ is a 2011 Mini John Cooper Works, first registered on 29 November 2011.

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