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SP61 EVL

2011 Mini Mini (R57)

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

108,090 mi
Last recorded108,090 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Mini Mini (R57)59,909 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP61 EVL
MakeMini
ModelMini (R57)
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc
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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 108,090 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))

Fail 14 Jan 2026 108,090 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

Pass 1 Feb 2025 102,595 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2024 96,651 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2024 96,645 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 89,708 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 83,227 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 80,195 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2020 74,936 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 74,936 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2020 74,936 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 65,978 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 65,978 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 May 2018 54,900 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 54,898 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 48,521 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has slight age cracking

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Sill covers / Undertrays fitted

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 36,989 miles

Nearside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Oct 2015 36,989 miles

Nearside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 29,995 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside front jacking point missing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

How Reliable is the Mini Mini (R57)?

Based on 45,115 MOT tests across 3,155 vehicles.

79.2%
Pass Rate
4,754
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
3,155
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 365
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 324
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 244
Registration plate lamp not working 223
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SP61 EVL is a 2011 Mini Mini (R57) in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2011 Mini Mini (R57) models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 59,909 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 (R57) fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 365 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SP61 EVL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini (R57) typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 15 years old, this Mini Mini (R57) is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SP61 EVL registered?

SP61 EVL is a 2011 Mini Mini (R57), first registered on 22 October 2011.

Is SP61 EVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP61 EVL shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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