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NJ61 UKP

2011 Mini Mini (R57)

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

107,503 mi
Last recorded107,503 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Mini Mini (R57)59,909 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ61 UKP
MakeMini
ModelMini (R57)
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 107,503 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2024 95,407 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2024 95,398 miles

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2024 95,271 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2022 90,781 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 87,281 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2020 84,379 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Lower brake bulb out (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2020 84,367 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 May 2019 77,160 miles

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

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

Fail 11 May 2019 77,160 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2018 71,211 miles

Rear brake discs appear in poor condition

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

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 26 Apr 2017 63,584 miles

Nearside Rear jacking block missing

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

engine cover & under tray fitted

passenger airbag turned off

Fail 26 Apr 2017 63,584 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear jacking block missing

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

engine cover & under tray fitted

passenger airbag turned off

Pass 6 May 2016 59,642 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 52,794 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 52,794 miles

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

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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NJ61 UKP is a 2011 Mini Mini (R57) in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NJ61 UKP, 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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NJ61 UKP is a 2011 Mini Mini (R57), first registered on 20 September 2011.

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