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SP61 ELW

2011 Mini Mini (R60)

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2023
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,727 mi
Last recorded85,727 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2022
Typical for 2011 Mini Mini (R60)60,670 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP61 ELW
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2022 85,727 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 74,867 miles

plastic under trays fitted

Fail 8 Feb 2021 74,867 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

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

plastic under trays fitted

Pass 3 Feb 2020 60,226 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2020 60,226 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front tyre tread at 2mm

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 48,586 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 46,417 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 32,222 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 27,676 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 23,621 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

How Reliable is the Mini Mini (R60)?

Based on 195,464 MOT tests across 14,155 vehicles.

83.2%
Pass Rate
5,727
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
14,155
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 930
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 884
Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 569
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 538
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SP61 ELW is a 2011 Mini Mini (R60) in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2011 Mini Mini (R60) models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 60,670 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 (R60) fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 930 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SP61 ELW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini (R60) typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 15 years old, this Mini Mini (R60) is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SP61 ELW registered?

SP61 ELW is a 2011 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 14 December 2011.

Is SP61 ELW safe to buy?

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