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R26 SJN

2011 Mini Mini (R57)

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

99,967 mi
Last recorded99,967 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Mini Mini (R57)59,909 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR26 SJN
MakeMini
ModelMini (R57)
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 99,967 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 92,103 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2025 92,174 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 86,292 miles

engine oil leak

front tyres close to limit and nearly exposing chord

nearside front brake pad wear indicator damaged

rear inner brake pads worn very thin and discs corroded

Fail 15 Nov 2022 86,292 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

engine oil leak

front tyres close to limit and nearly exposing chord

nearside front brake pad wear indicator damaged

rear inner brake pads worn very thin and discs corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2021 82,342 miles

injector chuffing

rear tyres close to limit

Fail 16 Nov 2021 82,342 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

injector chuffing

rear tyres close to limit

Pass 16 Nov 2020 79,671 miles

injector seals leaking

offside rear led light inop

slight engine oil leak

Fail 16 Nov 2020 79,671 miles

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

injector seals leaking

offside rear led light inop

slight engine oil leak

Pass 26 Feb 2019 74,893 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 72,048 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 62,842 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2016 62,842 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 53,130 miles

slight damage to tyre sidewalls

Pass 23 Oct 2014 39,941 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 32,917 miles

Inner and Outer edges of both front tyres wearing bald

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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R26 SJN 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 R26 SJN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R26 SJN?

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What year was R26 SJN registered?

R26 SJN is a 2011 Mini Mini (R57), first registered on 9 March 2011.

Is R26 SJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R26 SJN shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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