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RE61 VYU

2011 Mini Cooper

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

109,572 mi
Last recorded109,572 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 2011 Mini Cooper55,733 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE61 VYU
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 109,572 miles

oil leak

Fail 5 Jun 2025 109,572 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 4 Jun 2024 107,373 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 May 2023 103,874 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2022 100,453 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 1 Jun 2022 100,427 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 May 2021 95,828 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing strong advisory (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2020 89,735 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 83,173 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 80,260 miles

Factory fitted engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outside edge. 175/65R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outside edge. 175/65R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Jan 2019 80,260 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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))

Factory fitted engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outside edge. 175/65R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outside edge. 175/65R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 57,205 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 46,215 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 35,323 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 26,368 miles

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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RE61 VYU is a 2011 Mini Cooper in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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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RE61 VYU is a 2011 Mini Cooper, first registered on 22 November 2011.

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