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VK61 YRW

2011 Mini Mini (R60)

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

169,282 mi
Last recorded169,282 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Mini Mini (R60)60,670 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK61 YRW
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 169,282 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 99,580 miles
Fail 20 May 2024 99,412 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 87,800 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 73,602 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 72,012 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 63,498 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on both edges. Tread at 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on both edges. Tread at 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear subframe is starting to rust (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 53,593 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 44,246 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 35,887 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 28,032 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 YRW is a 2011 Mini Mini (R60) in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 YRW, 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 YRW registered?

VK61 YRW is a 2011 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 25 October 2011.

Is VK61 YRW safe to buy?

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