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VJ54 HEN

2011 Mini Cooper D

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

58,400 mi
Last recorded58,400 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Mini Cooper D68,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVJ54 HEN
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 58,400 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 54,780 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 50,830 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 May 2023 47,412 miles
Pass 7 May 2022 42,495 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 37,274 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2021 37,274 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 27,723 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 9 Apr 2019 27,723 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2017 23,084 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2017 23,084 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2016 21,069 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 19,913 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015 19,913 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (1.8)

Pass 7 Jun 2014 16,040 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper D?

Based on 102,243 MOT tests across 8,949 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
6,017
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
8,949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 515
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 510
Registration plate lamp not working 410
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VJ54 HEN is a 2011 Mini Cooper D in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2011 Mini Cooper D models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 68,200 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 D fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 515 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VJ54 HEN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper D typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 15 years old, this Mini Cooper D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VJ54 HEN registered?

VJ54 HEN is a 2011 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 14 June 2011.

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