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VK61 XEG

2011 Mini Mini (R60)

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

99,283 mi
Last recorded99,283 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Mini Mini (R60)60,670 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK61 XEG
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 99,283 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 96,185 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off Cracked in the middle (0.1 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front + Rear slight corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 89,660 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2024 89,642 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2023 83,592 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 74,606 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 69,527 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 63,061 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 61,583 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Jun 2017 54,767 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 52,116 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 52,088 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2016 43,653 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 28,008 miles

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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VK61 XEG is a 2011 Mini Mini (R60) in Black with a 1,598cc petrol 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 VK61 XEG, 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 VK61 XEG registered?

VK61 XEG is a 2011 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 29 September 2011.

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