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RE61 VUM

2011 Mini Mini (R57)

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

127,302 mi
Last recorded127,302 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Mini Mini (R57)59,909 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE61 VUM
MakeMini
ModelMini (R57)
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 127,302 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2026 127,302 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 May 2025 121,829 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2024 115,237 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2023 107,822 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2022 101,412 miles
Fail 12 May 2022 101,412 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 10 May 2021 95,105 miles

n/s/f tyre worn to excess

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 11 May 2020 87,962 miles
Fail 11 May 2020 87,962 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords also worn low on both edges, (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 May 2019 79,579 miles

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

Front both tyres have slight wear on both edges,

Fail 30 May 2019 79,579 miles

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

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

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

Front both tyres have slight wear on both edges,

Pass 24 May 2018 66,269 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2018 66,269 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn t.c.a both sides, (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2017 59,720 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 97,631 miles
Fail 21 May 2016 97,631 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 22 May 2015 36,683 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 33,067 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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RE61 VUM is a 2011 Mini Mini (R57) in White 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 RE61 VUM, 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 RE61 VUM registered?

RE61 VUM is a 2011 Mini Mini (R57), first registered on 10 November 2011.

Is RE61 VUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE61 VUM shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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