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PE61 LCU

2011 Mini Countryman Cooper Auto

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

115,510 mi
Last recorded115,510 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Mini Countryman Cooper Auto44,381 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE61 LCU
MakeMini
ModelCountryman Cooper Auto
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 115,510 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2024 107,419 miles

TPMS light illuminated on dash.

Pass 29 Nov 2023 97,236 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

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

Fail 28 Nov 2023 97,226 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 79,627 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2022 79,627 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 65,265 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively Brake pads have worn significantly more than the other side (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 29 Nov 2021 65,265 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively Brake pads have worn significantly more than the other side (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 54,976 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged case missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 19 Nov 2020 54,976 miles

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction air fresheners (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged case missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective judders (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 48,564 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2019 48,564 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 40,822 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper side light n/w

Offside Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper side light N/W

Pass 16 Sep 2017 34,880 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 34,732 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 28,379 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 26,684 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 21,100 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 21,085 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Countryman Cooper Auto?

Based on 2,209 MOT tests across 211 vehicles.

87.1%
Pass Rate
4,301
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
211
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 7
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 7
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PE61 LCU is a 2011 Mini Countryman Cooper Auto in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2011 Mini Countryman Cooper Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 44,381 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 Countryman Cooper Auto fails its MOT is tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure, accounting for 7 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PE61 LCU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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PE61 LCU is a 2011 Mini Countryman Cooper Auto, first registered on 29 September 2011.

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