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VU61 OED

2011 Mini Mini (R60)

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

132,219 mi
Last recorded132,219 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Mini Mini (R60)60,670 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU61 OED
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 132,219 miles

age related corrosions within all precribed areas under the vehicle

Pass 4 Jan 2025 120,733 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 103,077 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2023 103,077 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both sides (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 92,646 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 83,066 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 76,931 miles

Offside Front Strut mount split

Pass 29 Oct 2019 67,055 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 61,864 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 53,365 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Nov 2017 53,365 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 46,665 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 38,433 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 30,031 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 OED is a 2011 Mini Mini (R60) in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol 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 VU61 OED, 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 OED registered?

VU61 OED is a 2011 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 26 November 2011.

Is VU61 OED safe to buy?

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