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VU61 JVP

2011 Mini Mini (R60)

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

136,961 mi
Last recorded136,961 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Mini Mini (R60)60,670 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU61 JVP
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 136,961 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2025 136,961 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 126,602 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 123,366 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 117,738 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2022 117,738 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 111,516 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Jan 2022 111,515 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 99,535 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2019 93,472 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 85,065 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 65,037 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 55,818 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 47,252 miles

Offside Front worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Oct 2014 36,807 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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VU61 JVP is a 2011 Mini Mini (R60) in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VU61 JVP, 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 VU61 JVP registered?

VU61 JVP is a 2011 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 1 September 2011.

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