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RJ11 VUW

2011 Mini First

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

100,246 mi
Last recorded100,246 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 2011 Mini First52,580 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ11 VUW
MakeMini
ModelFirst
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 100,246 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

underside suspension corroded

Pass 20 May 2024 92,821 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 86,231 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 80,592 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 74,496 miles

Front Service Brake Application Slightly Uneven

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily Perished. DOT code: 1211 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (1.4mm usable tread) SIZE: 175/65R15H (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily Perished. DOT code: 1211 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (0.9mm usable tread) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 71,255 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 68,133 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2018 63,450 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres perishing

Fail 19 May 2018 63,450 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 28 Apr 2017 56,805 miles

Central Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear hole in light cluster

Fail 28 Apr 2017 56,805 miles

Central Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear hole in light cluster

Pass 22 Apr 2016 46,922 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 36,511 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 27,698 miles

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

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Mini First?

Based on 24,465 MOT tests across 2,070 vehicles.

81.6%
Pass Rate
4,938
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
2,070
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 168
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RJ11 VUW is a 2011 Mini First in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2011 Mini First models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 52,580 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini First fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 168 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RJ11 VUW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini First typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 15 years old, this Mini First is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RJ11 VUW registered?

RJ11 VUW is a 2011 Mini First, first registered on 28 June 2011.

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