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SV61 NCZ

2011 Mini Mini (R60)

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

154,653 mi
Last recorded154,653 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Mini Mini (R60)60,670 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV61 NCZ
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 154,653 miles

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

Offside Rear hand brake low effort

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle & parts rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

oil leak

Pass 28 Aug 2024 146,120 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 134,763 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 121,925 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2022 121,925 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 109,803 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 101,365 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2020 101,365 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 88,660 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2019 88,655 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 27 Aug 2018 82,015 miles

Nearside rear tyre wearing on edges

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017 67,684 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2016 54,022 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 41,493 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside rear tyre worn smooth on outer edge

Pass 12 Aug 2015 41,493 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside rear tyre worn smooth on outer edge

Pass 19 Aug 2014 31,036 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

offside rear brake binding slightly

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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SV61 NCZ is a 2011 Mini Mini (R60) in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SV61 NCZ, 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 SV61 NCZ registered?

SV61 NCZ is a 2011 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 1 September 2011.

Is SV61 NCZ safe to buy?

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