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SH61 OBX

2011 Mini Cooper S

Orange Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

75,480 mi
Last recorded75,480 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Mini Cooper S51,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH61 OBX
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2011
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 75,480 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 68,824 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2023 67,927 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 60,671 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 54,320 miles

under side areas not fully checked due to covers fitted

Fail 16 Nov 2021 54,320 miles

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

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

under side areas not fully checked due to covers fitted

Pass 8 Oct 2020 49,072 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2020 49,071 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 46,347 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2018 42,459 miles

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

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

Recommend replace rear discs at next pad change

Pass 20 Nov 2017 37,196 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2016 29,336 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 21,647 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 19,271 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper S?

Based on 632,556 MOT tests across 100,336 vehicles.

86.7%
Pass Rate
5,231
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
100,336
On UK Roads
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SH61 OBX is a 2011 Mini Cooper S in Orange with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2011 Mini Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.6% with a typical mileage of 51,948 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 S typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 15 years old, this Mini Cooper S is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SH61 OBX registered?

SH61 OBX is a 2011 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 29 November 2011.

Is SH61 OBX safe to buy?

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