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VN61 JFK

2011 Mini Mini (R58)

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

72,993 mi
Last recorded72,993 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Mini Mini (R58)54,601 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN61 JFK
MakeMini
ModelMini (R58)
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 72,993 miles

Front Subframe corroded

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

Rear Subframe corroded

Fail 1 Jun 2026 72,992 miles

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

Front Subframe corroded

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

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

Rear Subframe corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2025 72,506 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 66,746 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2024 66,744 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2023 59,343 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 49,274 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Sun Visor left clip missing but still can be stowed away to upright position

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 40,162 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 32,569 miles

Both front strut top mounts split

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 26,844 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 22,018 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 19,953 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 10,226 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 7,575 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 6,452 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Mini (R58)?

Based on 32,231 MOT tests across 2,295 vehicles.

81.1%
Pass Rate
4,576
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
2,295
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 216
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 189
Registration plate lamp not working 127
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VN61 JFK is a 2011 Mini Mini (R58) in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2011 Mini Mini (R58) models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 54,601 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Mini (R58) fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 216 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VN61 JFK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini (R58) typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 15 years old, this Mini Mini (R58) is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VN61 JFK registered?

VN61 JFK is a 2011 Mini Mini (R58), first registered on 28 October 2011.

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