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NJ61 ULC

2011 Mini Cooper D

Silver Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

102,019 mi
Last recorded102,019 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Mini Cooper D68,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ61 ULC
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 102,019 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Jul 2025 93,724 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s slight blistering (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Jun 2025 93,684 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s slight blistering (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 84,123 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s slight blistering (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Jul 2024 84,182 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working central (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s slight blistering (1.1.11 (c))

under tray slightly insure

Fail 2 Jul 2024 84,102 miles

Central Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 77,071 miles

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

under trays fitted

Fail 19 Jun 2023 77,071 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Jun 2022 72,515 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2022 72,515 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Jun 2021 68,940 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 64,399 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 60,198 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 57,003 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 52,294 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 47,094 miles

front tyres wearing slighly on outer edges

Pass 19 Aug 2015 42,114 miles

rear tyres cracking in sidewalls

engine cover and undertray fitted

Fail 19 Aug 2014 35,820 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 35,820 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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NJ61 ULC is a 2011 Mini Cooper D in Silver with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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 NJ61 ULC, 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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NJ61 ULC is a 2011 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 26 September 2011.

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