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SL61 SOJ

2011 Mini Mini (R58)

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

44,746 mi
Last recorded44,746 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2024
Typical for 2011 Mini Mini (R58)54,601 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL61 SOJ
MakeMini
ModelMini (R58)
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2024 44,746 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 4 Jun 2024 44,746 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 31 May 2023 42,991 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 21 Jun 2022 41,266 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 38,088 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 4 Jun 2021 38,088 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Jun 2020 35,102 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear brake sticking slightly

Fail 5 Jun 2020 35,102 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative arm broken (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear brake sticking slightly

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured pad wire (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 May 2019 32,198 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2018 28,734 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

both rear tyres slight cracking in tread

underside and sills have covers fitted

Pass 8 Jun 2017 24,715 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 24,713 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 23,085 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2016 23,085 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 19,036 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2015 19,036 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 14,098 miles

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

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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SL61 SOJ is a 2011 Mini Mini (R58) in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SL61 SOJ, 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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What year was SL61 SOJ registered?

SL61 SOJ is a 2011 Mini Mini (R58), first registered on 16 October 2011.

Is SL61 SOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL61 SOJ shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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