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RV11 NCA

2011 Mini Mini (R57)

Orange Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

101,109 mi
Last recorded101,109 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Mini Mini (R57)59,909 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV11 NCA
MakeMini
ModelMini (R57)
Year2011
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 101,109 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2025 101,080 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fail 11 Aug 2025 101,038 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2023 97,005 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2023 97,005 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 88,366 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 77,697 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 68,984 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 59,218 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Wear indicator is loose, not located in pad at all

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 48,018 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 42,499 miles

near side front tyre worn on the inner and outer edges

off side front tyre worn on the inner edge

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 17 Oct 2016 40,642 miles

all tyres worn on the inner edges

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 17 Oct 2015 34,509 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2015 34,509 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 18,562 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 18,562 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 17,558 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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RV11 NCA is a 2011 Mini Mini (R57) in Orange with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 RV11 NCA, 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 RV11 NCA registered?

RV11 NCA is a 2011 Mini Mini (R57), first registered on 2 March 2011.

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