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SA61 FFP

2011 Mini Cooper Sd

Orange Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2023
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

143,651 mi
Last recorded143,651 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2022
Typical for 2011 Mini Cooper Sd67,792 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA61 FFP
MakeMini
ModelCooper Sd
Year2011
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2022 143,651 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2021 129,578 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2021 130,529 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement Park brake lever on caliper, further investigation required (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right Adaptive headlamps moving too far right automatically (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread, 205/45/R17 RSC (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Partially covered by underguards, advise further inspection (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 122,622 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2020 122,622 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/45/17 runflat (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 111,869 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2019 111,869 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 99,878 miles

Rear Outer tailgate release switch inoperative.

Fail 26 Oct 2018 99,878 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working High level lamp inoperative. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Rear Outer tailgate release switch inoperative.

Pass 26 Sep 2017 86,471 miles

Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance Both front (1.1.A.3d)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Both rear and N/S/F (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 26 Sep 2017 86,469 miles

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

Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance Both front (1.1.A.3d)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Both rear and N/S/F (4.2.A.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 74,939 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 19 Sep 2016 74,939 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Oct 2015 63,578 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 63,578 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 53,675 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper Sd?

Based on 33,382 MOT tests across 2,725 vehicles.

80.7%
Pass Rate
5,891
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
2,725
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 201
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 143
Registration plate lamp not working 115
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SA61 FFP is a 2011 Mini Cooper Sd in Orange with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 2011 Mini Cooper Sd models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 67,792 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 Cooper Sd fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 201 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SA61 FFP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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SA61 FFP is a 2011 Mini Cooper Sd, first registered on 5 September 2011.

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