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VE61 FHV

2011 Mini Mini (R60)

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

121,169 mi
Last recorded121,169 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Mini Mini (R60)60,670 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE61 FHV
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 121,169 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 119,375 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2024 119,372 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 116,959 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 108,974 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 99,148 miles

Front brake discs are corroded

both front tyres are worn and are cracking

Pass 12 Jan 2021 97,572 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 94,294 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 87,846 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 81,577 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 73,258 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2017 73,258 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 56,587 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 44,664 miles

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

Front wipers smearing the screen

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

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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VE61 FHV is a 2011 Mini Mini (R60) in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VE61 FHV, 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 VE61 FHV registered?

VE61 FHV is a 2011 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 15 December 2011.

Is VE61 FHV safe to buy?

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