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WJ61 CFA

2011 Mini Mini (R58)

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

83,703 mi
Last recorded83,703 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Mini Mini (R58)54,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ61 CFA
MakeMini
ModelMini (R58)
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 83,703 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2026 83,703 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 78,919 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2025 78,919 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 75,621 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2024 75,621 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 71,753 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2023 71,753 miles

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 69,119 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

vehicle has been wrapped in orange

Fail 14 Apr 2022 69,097 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

vehicle has been wrapped in orange

Pass 31 Mar 2021 64,553 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2021 64,553 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 55,844 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 13 Mar 2020 55,842 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 49,196 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2019 49,196 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush likely to become detached lower ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 38,107 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 29,852 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 18,719 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 17,547 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 17,547 miles

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

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

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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WJ61 CFA is a 2011 Mini Mini (R58) in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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 WJ61 CFA, 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 WJ61 CFA registered?

WJ61 CFA is a 2011 Mini Mini (R58), first registered on 29 September 2011.

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