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VN61 MSV

2011 Mini Mini (R60)

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

124,147 mi
Last recorded124,147 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Mini Mini (R60)60,670 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN61 MSV
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 124,147 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 114,762 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2024 114,762 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Oct 2023 106,555 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 99,589 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 94,246 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2020 90,746 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 81,736 miles

Nearside Rear door damaged and handle broken

Fail 14 Aug 2019 81,736 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle door damaged and outer handle broken (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 71,453 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 59,739 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 47,077 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 29,221 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 23,866 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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VN61 MSV is a 2011 Mini Mini (R60) in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel 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 VN61 MSV, 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 VN61 MSV registered?

VN61 MSV is a 2011 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 31 October 2011.

Is VN61 MSV safe to buy?

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