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VN61 OVE

2011 Mini Mini (R60)

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

100,140 mi
Last recorded100,140 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Mini Mini (R60)60,670 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN61 OVE
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 100,140 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2025 99,477 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2024 97,288 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive boost pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front position/fog light,slightly loose

Pass 3 Oct 2023 92,052 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 85,119 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 79,478 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 73,929 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 69,474 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 69,473 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 65,290 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 54,462 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 54,462 miles

Upper Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Front wiper blades smearing

Pass 25 Aug 2016 43,018 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 33,665 miles

Nearside front wiper blade smearing

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 22,617 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 22,616 miles

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

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 OVE is a 2011 Mini Mini (R60) in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OVE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VN61 OVE registered?

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

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