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WR61 GDU

2011 Mini Mini (R58)

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

80,165 mi
Last recorded80,165 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Mini Mini (R58)54,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR61 GDU
MakeMini
ModelMini (R58)
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 80,165 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively on limit (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2026 80,072 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively on limit (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2025 79,095 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2024 78,781 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Apr 2024 76,038 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 71,732 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 68,871 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 63,629 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2021 63,623 miles

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning High level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 59,285 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 59,278 miles

Emissions not tested no aux belt battery light on (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2019 53,623 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 47,190 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2017 40,812 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2017 40,812 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Lower Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear tyre worn quite badly on outer edge 175 65 15

Pass 25 Nov 2016 32,234 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 26,361 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 20,294 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

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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WR61 GDU is a 2011 Mini Mini (R58) in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WR61 GDU, 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 WR61 GDU registered?

WR61 GDU is a 2011 Mini Mini (R58), first registered on 31 October 2011.

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