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WJ61 OLW

2011 Mini First

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

29,535 mi
Last recorded29,535 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Mini First52,580 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ61 OLW
MakeMini
ModelFirst
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Fail 30 Jun 2026 29,535 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 2 May 2025 26,729 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2024 24,224 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 21,333 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 17,587 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 17,562 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 14,947 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 14,931 miles

Front windscreen wipers splitting

all tyres sidewalls cracking

Pass 16 Mar 2017 13,935 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 12,472 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 8,072 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 3,885 miles

How Reliable is the Mini First?

Based on 24,465 MOT tests across 2,070 vehicles.

81.6%
Pass Rate
4,938
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
2,070
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 168
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WJ61 OLW is a 2011 Mini First in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2011 Mini First models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 52,580 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini First fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 168 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WJ61 OLW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini First typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 15 years old, this Mini First is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WJ61 OLW registered?

WJ61 OLW is a 2011 Mini First, first registered on 29 September 2011.

Is WJ61 OLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ61 OLW shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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