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VA11 BZR

2011 Mini Mini (R60)

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

112,212 mi
Last recorded112,212 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Mini Mini (R60)60,670 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA11 BZR
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 112,212 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 102,546 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords can't tell how deep, stone remains in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords can't tell how deep, stone remains in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2025 102,436 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords can't tell how deep, stone remains in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords can't tell how deep, stone remains in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 91,065 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 80,663 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2023 80,662 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 79,124 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2022 79,124 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 70,546 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 69,803 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 69,383 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 68,526 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 65,997 miles

both front tyres scrubbed on outer edges

Pass 30 Jun 2017 58,151 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 75% worn (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 48,477 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 36,775 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jul 2014 26,483 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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VA11 BZR is a 2011 Mini Mini (R60) in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 VA11 BZR, 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 VA11 BZR registered?

VA11 BZR is a 2011 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 12 July 2011.

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