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SV61 URJ

2011 Mini First

Orange Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2025
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

114,246 mi
Last recorded114,246 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Mini First52,580 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV61 URJ
MakeMini
ModelFirst
Year2011
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 8 Oct 2025 114,246 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak flexi (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Front and rear subframe corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear bumper has slight damage

Nearside Rear jacking block missing

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened FRONT REAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

nearside front offside front sills slightly crushed

nearside offside front to rear inner sills corroded

offside front and nearside front jacking block missing

Pass 9 Oct 2024 104,993 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Front offside font and near side front jacking blocks missing

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear jacking block missing

Nearside near side front offside front and nearside rear sills slightly crushed

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

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

exhaust flexi weak and leaking

front and rear subframe corroded

near side and offside rear front to rear inner sills corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2024 104,964 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

front and rear subframe corroded

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Front offside font and near side front jacking blocks missing

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear jacking block missing

Nearside near side front offside front and nearside rear sills slightly crushed

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

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

exhaust flexi weak and leaking

near side and offside rear front to rear inner sills corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2023 95,246 miles

Front subframe corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush cracking has slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tire worn on outer edge

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

Nearside Rear sill slightly crushed

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (slightly) (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush cracking has slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear undertray cover slightly loose

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear subframe corroded

exhaust flexi corroded weak deteriorated

near side front and offside front both sills slightly crushed

oil leak

Fail 26 Sep 2023 95,246 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front subframe corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush cracking has slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tire worn on outer edge

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

Nearside Rear sill slightly crushed

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (slightly) (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush cracking has slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear undertray cover slightly loose

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear subframe corroded

exhaust flexi corroded weak deteriorated

near side front and offside front both sills slightly crushed

oil leak

Pass 26 Sep 2022 88,680 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald edges poor condition (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 82,316 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Sep 2021 82,289 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 76,687 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 71,048 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 64,849 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 57,412 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 57,412 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 48,744 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 39,858 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2015 39,858 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 34,521 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2014 34,521 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

How Reliable is the Mini First?

Based on 24,465 MOT tests across 2,070 vehicles.

81.6%
Pass Rate
4,938
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
2,070
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 168
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SV61 URJ is a 2011 Mini First in Orange with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2011 Mini First models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 52,580 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 First fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 168 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SV61 URJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini First typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 15 years old, this Mini First is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SV61 URJ is a 2011 Mini First, first registered on 26 September 2011.

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