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SW61 FNY

2011 Mini Countryman One

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,170 mi
Last recorded83,170 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Mini Countryman One59,062 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW61 FNY
MakeMini
ModelCountryman One
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 Oct 2025 83,170 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

front subframe rusty

n/s & o/s outer sills have cover

Pass 15 Oct 2024 74,536 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2023 64,800 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 62,080 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 56,637 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (205/60 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jan 2022 56,635 miles

Nearside Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation cable snapped on brake rollers (1.1.15 (d))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (205/60 16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 53,083 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2020 49,256 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 43,165 miles

oil filler cap seal missing

under trays covering up some under side view

Pass 26 Jul 2018 38,502 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 38,502 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

nearside front brake pad sensor wire is broken

Pass 7 Jul 2017 29,678 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 29,678 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 26,317 miles

all tyres slightly perished

small chips on front windscreen

under trays covering up some components

Pass 1 Aug 2015 25,109 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 21,777 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Countryman One?

Based on 7,176 MOT tests across 608 vehicles.

84.4%
Pass Rate
5,614
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
608
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 29
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 18
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SW61 FNY is a 2011 Mini Countryman One in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2011 Mini Countryman One models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.2% with a typical mileage of 59,062 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 Countryman One fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 29 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SW61 FNY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Countryman One typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 15 years old, this Mini Countryman One is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SW61 FNY is a 2011 Mini Countryman One, first registered on 29 December 2011.

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