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SD11 XAU

2011 Mini Cooper D

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

137,207 mi
Last recorded137,207 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Mini Cooper D68,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD11 XAU
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 137,207 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2026 137,207 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 127,499 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 118,272 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2023 109,634 miles

Front Clutch Hydraulic Pipe Corroded @ Slave Cylinder

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm Tread Measured (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on Inner & Outer Edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 100,158 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on Both Inner & Outer Edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 90,449 miles

Underside Covers Fitted

Fail 12 Feb 2021 90,448 miles

Front Brake warning device not identifying low pressure (1.1.4 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Underside Covers Fitted

Pass 19 Feb 2020 84,236 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated Tyre Pressure Adjusted (5.2.3 (l))

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

Underside Covers Fitted Along Length of Vehicle.

Pass 15 Feb 2019 75,529 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2018 73,767 miles

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

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

Pass 20 Dec 2017 65,559 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Aug 2017 61,038 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)

slight play in both front wishbone bushes

Pass 22 Aug 2016 46,166 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 40,837 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 36,743 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 34,809 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Wear on rear brake discs and pads.

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper D?

Based on 102,243 MOT tests across 8,949 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
6,017
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
8,949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 515
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 510
Registration plate lamp not working 410
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SD11 XAU is a 2011 Mini Cooper D in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2011 Mini Cooper D models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 68,200 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Cooper D fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 515 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SD11 XAU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper D typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 15 years old, this Mini Cooper D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SD11 XAU is a 2011 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 13 May 2011.

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