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SA61 LAO

2011 Mini Cooper

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

86,632 mi
Last recorded86,632 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Mini Cooper55,733 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA61 LAO
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 86,632 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2026 86,632 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper?

Based on 1,705,479 MOT tests across 247,583 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
5,128
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
247,583
On UK Roads
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SA61 LAO is a 2011 Mini Cooper in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2011 Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 55,733 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mini Cooper typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 15 years old, this Mini Cooper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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How do I check the history of SA61 LAO?

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What year was SA61 LAO registered?

SA61 LAO is a 2011 Mini Cooper, first registered on 10 September 2011.

Is SA61 LAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA61 LAO shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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