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TJ05 TLJ

2011 Mini Mini (R60)

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

146,029 mi
Last recorded146,029 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Mini Mini (R60)60,670 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTJ05 TLJ
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 146,029 miles

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

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 140,232 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2023 129,129 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 124,514 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 120,413 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 115,557 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 115,001 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 113,584 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 94,560 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 94,559 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 76,570 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine covers fitted

Pass 20 Aug 2015 61,262 miles

both front suspension rubber tops splitting slightly

Pass 21 Aug 2014 49,313 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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TJ05 TLJ is a 2011 Mini Mini (R60) in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TJ05 TLJ, 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

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What year was TJ05 TLJ registered?

TJ05 TLJ is a 2011 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 1 September 2011.

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