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VE61 JLX

2011 Mini Cooper Sd

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

74,269 mi
Last recorded74,269 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Mini Cooper Sd67,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE61 JLX
MakeMini
ModelCooper Sd
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc
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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 74,269 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides low, worn on edge and slightly damaged/peeling/perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2024 70,681 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Nov 2023 67,465 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2023 67,465 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Brake fluid warning lamp functioning incorrectly (1.1.10 (g))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 63,986 miles

Nearside Front brake wire lose

Offside Rear brake pad wireing broken

Fail 13 Oct 2022 63,986 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front brake wire lose

Offside Rear brake pad wireing broken

Pass 13 Nov 2021 60,246 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 52,461 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 46,865 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2018 45,455 miles

nearside front tyre wearing smooth on both edges

offside rear tyre wearing close to legal limit

Fail 27 Dec 2018 45,455 miles

Rear Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

nearside front tyre wearing smooth on both edges

offside rear tyre wearing close to legal limit

Pass 19 Dec 2017 42,520 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 23 Dec 2016 38,687 miles

covers fitted restricting view

front wipers split

Fail 22 Dec 2016 38,687 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

covers fitted restricting view

front wipers split

Pass 15 Dec 2015 34,627 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 29,809 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 9 Dec 2014 29,809 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper Sd?

Based on 33,382 MOT tests across 2,725 vehicles.

80.7%
Pass Rate
5,891
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
2,725
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 201
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 143
Registration plate lamp not working 115
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VE61 JLX is a 2011 Mini Cooper Sd in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2011 Mini Cooper Sd models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 67,792 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 Cooper Sd fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 201 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VE61 JLX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was VE61 JLX registered?

VE61 JLX is a 2011 Mini Cooper Sd, first registered on 29 December 2011.

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