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RU02 FAR

2011 Mini Mini (R58)

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,133 mi
Last recorded116,133 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Mini Mini (R58)54,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRU02 FAR
MakeMini
ModelMini (R58)
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 116,133 miles

Nearside Front nail in tyre

Offside Front nail in tyre

Fail 8 Apr 2026 116,133 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front nail in tyre

Pass 13 Mar 2025 113,657 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Mar 2025 113,657 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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Apr 2024 110,380 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 107,913 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 103,856 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 2 Feb 2021 99,287 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2021 99,287 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2019 96,287 miles

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

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

Fail 16 May 2019 96,287 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 93,249 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 83,269 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 76,652 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 62,806 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Sep 2014 48,549 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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RU02 FAR is a 2011 Mini Mini (R58) in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RU02 FAR, 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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What year was RU02 FAR registered?

RU02 FAR is a 2011 Mini Mini (R58), first registered on 5 October 2011.

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