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SW61 AXA

2011 Mini Mini (R58)

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

76,572 mi
Last recorded76,572 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Mini Mini (R58)54,601 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW61 AXA
MakeMini
ModelMini (R58)
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 76,572 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 72,020 miles

Offside Rear handbrake cable corroded

Fail 18 Jun 2025 72,020 miles

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

Offside Rear handbrake cable corroded

engine coolant low

Pass 8 Jul 2024 67,388 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2024 67,386 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2023 63,510 miles

service due displayed

Fail 4 Jul 2023 63,505 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

service due displayed

Pass 11 Jul 2022 57,452 miles

Offside Rear no. plate lamp bulb replaced

Pass 5 Jul 2021 51,480 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2021 51,480 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement at caliper/lube free seizing pivot and cable end/adjust out caliper (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working bulb holder seized in lamp/free and fit bulb (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement lever at caliper seized on / lube..free pivot and cable end/adjust out brake caliper (1.1.15 (e))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment adjust out calipers after repairs (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts brake wiring insecure / fouling road wheel rim/secured (4.11 (a) (iii))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 47,104 miles

Front beamset headlights.. n/s too high / at zero line

Rear o/s/r lever at caliper seized on/lube & free. adjust out caliper.. lube n/s/r etc

Pass 3 Jul 2019 43,201 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 43,201 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 36,767 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 35,287 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 32,808 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 24,440 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 16,542 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

How Reliable is the Mini Mini (R58)?

Based on 32,231 MOT tests across 2,295 vehicles.

81.1%
Pass Rate
4,576
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
2,295
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 216
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 189
Registration plate lamp not working 127
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SW61 AXA is a 2011 Mini Mini (R58) in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2011 Mini Mini (R58) models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 54,601 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 (R58) fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 216 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SW61 AXA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini (R58) typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 15 years old, this Mini Mini (R58) is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SW61 AXA registered?

SW61 AXA is a 2011 Mini Mini (R58), first registered on 11 November 2011.

Is SW61 AXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW61 AXA shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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