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SF11 OVC

2011 Mini Mini (R57)

Orange Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

82,741 mi
Last recorded82,741 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Mini Mini (R57)59,909 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF11 OVC
MakeMini
ModelMini (R57)
Year2011
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 82,741 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2026 82,741 miles

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

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

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety fuel filter (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Mar 2025 77,708 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Subframes and suspension components rusty

Pass 22 Feb 2024 72,538 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front suspension arm rear bushes deteriorated

Fail 22 Feb 2024 72,536 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working unit deteriorated (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake excessively binding unable to check wheel bearings (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both front suspension arm rear bushes deteriorated

slight imbalance in front brakes

Pass 16 Mar 2023 69,265 miles

Front exhaust flexi starting to deteriorate

Pass 16 Mar 2022 64,194 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 59,131 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2021 59,131 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 53,319 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 44,705 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 37,483 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 31,162 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 31,162 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

rear tyres perished

Pass 18 Mar 2016 24,360 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 24,360 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 17,520 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 13,300 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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SF11 OVC is a 2011 Mini Mini (R57) in Orange with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SF11 OVC, 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 SF11 OVC registered?

SF11 OVC is a 2011 Mini Mini (R57), first registered on 18 March 2011.

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