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SO11 XEG

2011 Mini Cooper

Orange Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

90,532 mi
Last recorded90,532 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2025
Typical for 2011 Mini Cooper55,733 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO11 XEG
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2011
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2025 90,532 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2025 90,532 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 83,957 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 75,843 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Nov 2020 75,843 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 59,959 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Grip insecure (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 22 Apr 2019 59,958 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Grip insecure (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 7 May 2018 56,342 miles

Spare tyre defective tyre filler out of date ()

Fail 27 Apr 2018 56,011 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Spare tyre defective tyre filler out of date ()

Pass 9 Mar 2017 45,735 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front wipers poor

Pass 7 Apr 2016 33,670 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 24,567 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 14 Mar 2014 19,416 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper?

Based on 1,705,479 MOT tests across 247,583 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
5,128
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
247,583
On UK Roads
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SO11 XEG is a 2011 Mini Cooper in Orange with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2011 Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 55,733 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 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 15 years old, this Mini Cooper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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SO11 XEG is a 2011 Mini Cooper, first registered on 11 March 2011.

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