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V40 HJC

2011 Mini Mini (R57)

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

94,887 mi
Last recorded94,887 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Mini Mini (R57)59,909 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV40 HJC
MakeMini
ModelMini (R57)
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 94,887 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view smal chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge , rest of tread 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Aug 2026 94,887 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective clouded up (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view smal chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge , rest of tread 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Aug 2025 90,013 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Fail 4 Aug 2025 90,013 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel fractured in 2 places (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 12 Aug 2024 82,242 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded inner and outer faces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2024 82,242 miles

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

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded inner and outer faces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 75,987 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both. (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on both faces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip drivers side. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2023 75,987 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both. (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on both faces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip drivers side. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 72,073 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2022 72,073 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 68,030 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted slightly on inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective fin splitting away (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective fin splitting away (3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts on 3mm, edges starting to wear (5.2.3 (e))

wipers poor/smeary

Pass 5 Aug 2020 65,418 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner and outer edges , tread is 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner and outer edges , tread is 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears corroding on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 62,278 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 62,278 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 56,075 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges and showing layers of rubber

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2017 47,687 miles

nsr tyre close to min tread limit

osf and nsf lower suspension arm rear bushes worn

Fail 2 Aug 2017 47,687 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

nsr tyre close to min tread limit

osf and nsf lower suspension arm rear bushes worn

Pass 2 Aug 2016 42,369 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edges - also cracks within tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 35,010 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front tyre low on edges

Pass 13 Aug 2014 25,425 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 15 Jul 2014 25,328 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 25,328 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Mini (R57)?

Based on 45,115 MOT tests across 3,155 vehicles.

79.2%
Pass Rate
4,754
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
3,155
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 365
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 324
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 244
Registration plate lamp not working 223
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V40 HJC is a 2011 Mini Mini (R57) in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2011 Mini Mini (R57) models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 59,909 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 (R57) fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 365 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V40 HJC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini (R57) typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 15 years old, this Mini Mini (R57) is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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V40 HJC is a 2011 Mini Mini (R57), first registered on 16 March 2011.

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