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SW61 VZS

2011 Mini Mini (R60)

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,881 mi
Last recorded73,881 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Mini Mini (R60)60,670 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW61 VZS
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 73,881 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 64,993 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. offside showing less effort throughout tested range until maximum effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split in middle (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Nov 2024 64,990 miles

Front Emissions unable to be completed engine missfiring (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. offside showing less effort throughout tested range until maximum effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split in middle (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. offside showing less effort throughout tested range until maximum effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 62,073 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced intermittantly dimming and brightening (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split at end (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. offside showing slightly less effort throughout tested range until maximum effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 59,604 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2022 59,597 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 56,352 miles

Front Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

emissions close to limits on lambda readings

Pass 9 Nov 2020 54,806 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 54,800 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))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 51,712 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 47,486 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 6 Nov 2017 43,092 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 43,092 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 34,916 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 27,925 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 19,916 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
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SW61 VZS is a 2011 Mini Mini (R60) in Silver 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 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 VZS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SW61 VZS?

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What year was SW61 VZS registered?

SW61 VZS is a 2011 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 21 September 2011.

Is SW61 VZS safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW61 VZS shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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