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VA11 AOG

2011 Mini Mini (R59)

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

79,591 mi
Last recorded79,591 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Mini Mini (R59)54,957 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA11 AOG
MakeMini
ModelMini (R59)
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 79,591 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2025 79,152 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Noise coming from engine bay ( advise getting checked out )

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

Offside Front Wheel slight binding

Oil level on min

Pass 6 Dec 2024 76,786 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2024 76,784 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 74,927 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Slight corrosion on shock absorber casing

Fail 12 Dec 2023 74,927 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Slight corrosion on shock absorber casing

Pass 3 Jan 2023 73,390 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 71,852 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Jan 2022 71,852 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 70,492 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 68,699 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 65,932 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively X2 NSR/OSR (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X2 NSR/OSR AND PERISHED (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 57,632 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 46,917 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 35,718 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 35,709 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 35,709 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 29,485 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Mini (R59)?

Based on 3,691 MOT tests across 274 vehicles.

81.3%
Pass Rate
4,563
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
274
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 14
Registration plate lamp not working 14
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VA11 AOG is a 2011 Mini Mini (R59) in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2011 Mini Mini (R59) models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 54,957 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 (R59) fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 22 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VA11 AOG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini (R59) typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 15 years old, this Mini Mini (R59) is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VA11 AOG is a 2011 Mini Mini (R59), first registered on 28 July 2011.

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