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SW61 LWP

2011 Mini Mini (R60)

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

74,078 mi
Last recorded74,078 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Mini Mini (R60)60,670 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW61 LWP
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 74,078 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2024 73,555 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2024 73,554 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 63,678 miles

oil leak

Fail 7 Sep 2023 63,328 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split boot (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

oil leak

Pass 19 Dec 2022 54,526 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

high level stop lamp not working

tpms lamp on

Pass 29 Dec 2021 42,563 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2020 28,058 miles
Pass 11 May 2020 23,067 miles
Fail 11 May 2020 23,065 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 23,008 miles

Rear tyres cracking

Pass 14 Sep 2018 21,436 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre perished/cracked

Offside Rear Tyre perished/cracked

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 18,796 miles

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

coolant level low

Fail 4 Sep 2017 18,785 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

coolant level low

Pass 19 Aug 2016 15,303 miles

Front Both tyres perished

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 12,843 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres and n/s/f tyre are cracking/perrishing

Fail 27 Aug 2015 12,843 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres and n/s/f tyre are cracking/perrishing

Pass 4 Sep 2014 10,194 miles

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
Full Mini Mini (R60) reliability report

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SW61 LWP is a 2011 Mini Mini (R60) in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SW61 LWP, 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 SW61 LWP registered?

SW61 LWP is a 2011 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 1 September 2011.

Is SW61 LWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW61 LWP 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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