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RS03 HGV

2011 Mini Mini (R58)

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

129,720 mi
Last recorded129,720 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Mini Mini (R58)54,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRS03 HGV
MakeMini
ModelMini (R58)
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 129,720 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 May 2026 129,720 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2025 123,497 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 113,704 miles

Nearside Front 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 16 May 2023 101,950 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 95,374 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 95,072 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2021 95,055 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 9 Oct 2020 92,171 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 88,773 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning centre stop light (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front engine noise (possible worn crankshaft pulley

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight damage to outer wall (slight wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 84,358 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 81,792 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 76,037 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 69,075 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre worn almost to cords on edges

Fail 10 Oct 2016 69,073 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear tyre worn almost to cords on edges

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 55,707 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 24 Aug 2015 55,707 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 43,195 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Mini (R58)?

Based on 32,231 MOT tests across 2,295 vehicles.

81.1%
Pass Rate
4,576
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
2,295
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 216
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 189
Registration plate lamp not working 127
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RS03 HGV is a 2011 Mini Mini (R58) in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2011 Mini Mini (R58) models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 54,601 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 (R58) fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 216 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RS03 HGV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini (R58) typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 15 years old, this Mini Mini (R58) is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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RS03 HGV is a 2011 Mini Mini (R58), first registered on 1 September 2011.

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