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SV61 VLN

2011 Mini Countryman

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

142,548 mi
Last recorded142,548 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Mini Countryman62,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV61 VLN
MakeMini
ModelCountryman
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 142,548 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

General corrosion to vehicle underbody / suspension components

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to the limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn out of shape inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and offside

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

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2025 141,391 miles

Coolant leak offside of engine

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside rear bushes cracking / movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn out of shape inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn outer shape inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and offside

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 133,768 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2024 133,761 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition Large cracks on nearside. In swept area (3.2 (c) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Fog Lamp inoperative

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 121,924 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2023 121,919 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 107,968 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2022 107,968 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

coolant level below minimum

Pass 13 Aug 2021 92,193 miles

Front fog lamps condensation inside lamp ,light output reduced slightly

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides outer side wall shoulders edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Aug 2021 92,190 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened both sides split (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front fog lamps condensation inside lamp ,light output reduced slightly

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides outer side wall shoulders edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 84,100 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2019 68,597 miles

Front Lower All position lamps light intensity obviously reduced both front reflectors deteriorated (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened strut top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened strut top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 May 2019 68,597 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed deep cracks cord visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed deep cracks cord visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower All position lamps light intensity obviously reduced both front reflectors deteriorated (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened strut top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened strut top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 58,915 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 45,408 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 45,408 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 May 2016 35,133 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 31,784 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 31,784 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick osf (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 24,775 miles

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

scratches on windscreen

How Reliable is the Mini Countryman?

Based on 669,227 MOT tests across 102,420 vehicles.

88.0%
Pass Rate
5,793
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
102,420
On UK Roads
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SV61 VLN is a 2011 Mini Countryman in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2011 Mini Countryman models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 62,020 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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SV61 VLN is a 2011 Mini Countryman, first registered on 20 September 2011.

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