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SJ61 SMV

2011 Mini Mini (R58)

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

90,745 mi
Last recorded90,745 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 2011 Mini Mini (R58)54,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ61 SMV
MakeMini
ModelMini (R58)
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 90,745 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2x rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Jun 2025 90,745 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2x rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 May 2024 89,485 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 86,084 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Sep 2022 77,459 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2022 77,459 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Aug 2021 64,811 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 53,142 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 48,761 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 44,848 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 41,884 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2018 41,884 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

all brake discs corroded and worn

front pads worn

offside rear tyre heavily cracked on shoulder

Pass 4 Dec 2017 41,782 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)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 33,617 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 26,691 miles

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 22,559 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 17,113 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Mini (R58)?

Based on 32,231 MOT tests across 2,295 vehicles.

81.1%
Pass Rate
4,576
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
2,295
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 216
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 189
Registration plate lamp not working 127
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SJ61 SMV is a 2011 Mini Mini (R58) in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2011 Mini Mini (R58) models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 54,601 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Mini (R58) fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 216 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SJ61 SMV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini (R58) typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 15 years old, this Mini Mini (R58) is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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SJ61 SMV is a 2011 Mini Mini (R58), first registered on 30 September 2011.

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