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VK61 NLN

2011 Mini Cooper S

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

156,537 mi
Last recorded156,537 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Mini Cooper S51,948 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK61 NLN
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 156,537 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2026 156,535 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened front mounts both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative link broken (4.1.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2025 144,737 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2024 133,786 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2024 133,786 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2023 129,857 miles

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 125,678 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 120,879 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 120,879 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 114,720 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

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

Pass 25 Jul 2019 103,517 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 99,228 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 22 Aug 2017 92,342 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 83,554 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 79,763 miles

Engine cover fitted

Undertray fitted

Fail 29 Aug 2015 79,763 miles

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

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

Engine cover fitted

Undertray fitted

Pass 4 Oct 2014 65,381 miles

brake pad low warning lamp illuminated

front pads worn low

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper S?

Based on 632,556 MOT tests across 100,336 vehicles.

86.7%
Pass Rate
5,231
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
100,336
On UK Roads
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VK61 NLN is a 2011 Mini Cooper S in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2011 Mini Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.6% with a typical mileage of 51,948 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 S typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 15 years old, this Mini Cooper S is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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VK61 NLN is a 2011 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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