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PJ61 FYM

2011 Mini Cooper

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,528 mi
Last recorded104,528 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Mini Cooper55,733 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ61 FYM
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 104,528 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2026 104,528 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2025 100,927 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2025 100,927 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2024 97,266 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2024 97,266 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 93,338 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2023 93,338 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2022 89,860 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres perished and cracked worn on edges. 205/55/17. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Jan 2022 89,860 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres perished and cracked worn on edges. 205/55/17. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 86,809 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 81,855 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 74,070 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2018 59,359 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 51,079 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment top shocker mount split (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened top shocker mount split (2.4.G.1)

Fail 14 Dec 2016 51,079 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment top shocker mount split (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened top shocker mount split (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 41,569 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 27,732 miles

Both rear tyres wearing close to chords on edges

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper?

Based on 1,705,479 MOT tests across 247,583 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
5,128
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
247,583
On UK Roads
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PJ61 FYM is a 2011 Mini Cooper in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2011 Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 55,733 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mini Cooper typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 15 years old, this Mini Cooper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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PJ61 FYM is a 2011 Mini Cooper, first registered on 30 December 2011.

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