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RA11 GWU

2011 Mini Mini (R57)

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

123,444 mi
Last recorded123,444 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Mini Mini (R57)59,909 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA11 GWU
MakeMini
ModelMini (R57)
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 123,444 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play forward ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Dec 2025 123,230 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2024 102,825 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted wheel buckled (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2024 102,771 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted wheel buckled (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 87,737 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 84,960 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 81,647 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2022 81,637 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working Bulb holder corroded into lamp (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 79,284 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2021 79,284 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 75,777 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2020 75,775 miles

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

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))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 68,057 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 68,057 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2018 65,360 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 22 May 2017 55,579 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 48,679 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 42,390 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 36,614 miles

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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RA11 GWU is a 2011 Mini Mini (R57) in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 RA11 GWU, 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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What year was RA11 GWU registered?

RA11 GWU is a 2011 Mini Mini (R57), first registered on 18 June 2011.

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