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NJ11 LWA

2011 Mini Cooper D

Brown Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

97,327 mi
Last recorded97,327 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Mini Cooper D68,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ11 LWA
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2011
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 97,327 miles

All suspension components corroding

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips within swept area less than 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2025 89,031 miles

Both front and rear subframes corroded

Brake pad warning on dash

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2 chips within swept area less than 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension components corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2024 87,594 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 85,136 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both frames and attached components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 78,778 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Brake pad warning lamp on dash

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop and tail lamps dimmer than nearside

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 70,942 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jan 2021 70,942 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 59,965 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 55,573 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 55,547 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Mar 2018 55,546 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 51,324 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2016 51,324 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 46,460 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 41,272 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Nov 2015 41,272 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm x2 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 29,808 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 17,407 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper D?

Based on 102,243 MOT tests across 8,949 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
6,017
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
8,949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 515
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 510
Registration plate lamp not working 410
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NJ11 LWA is a 2011 Mini Cooper D in Brown with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2011 Mini Cooper D models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 68,200 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Cooper D fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 515 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NJ11 LWA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper D typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 15 years old, this Mini Cooper D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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NJ11 LWA is a 2011 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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