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VE61 TYY

2011 Mini Cooper

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,625 mi
Last recorded81,625 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2025
Typical for 2011 Mini Cooper55,733 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE61 TYY
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2025 81,625 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 81,416 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 80,805 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 76,481 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 70,545 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 66,390 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2020 66,383 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 56,359 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 52,094 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 52,082 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 10 May 2017 45,876 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 36,903 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 35,016 miles

Front brake pads appear low but it is unclear.

Offside rear tyre inner edge has the tread lifting.

Fail 21 Dec 2015 35,016 miles

Front brake pads appear low but it is unclear.

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear tyre inner edge has the tread lifting.

Pass 13 Dec 2014 25,139 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2014 25,139 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper?

Based on 1,705,479 MOT tests across 247,583 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
5,128
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
247,583
On UK Roads
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VE61 TYY is a 2011 Mini Cooper in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2011 Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 55,733 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mini Cooper typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 15 years old, this Mini Cooper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VE61 TYY registered?

VE61 TYY is a 2011 Mini Cooper, first registered on 31 December 2011.

Is VE61 TYY safe to buy?

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