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YC61 OBS

2011 Mini Cooper

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,050 mi
Last recorded84,050 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Mini Cooper55,733 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC61 OBS
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 84,050 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 82,415 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2024 82,413 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 81,106 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2023 81,106 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 79,005 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 14 Aug 2021 72,025 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 65,577 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 62,404 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 53,145 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 44,062 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 35,768 miles

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin recomend inspection (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 28,147 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2015 28,147 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Dec 2014 19,374 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper?

Based on 1,705,479 MOT tests across 247,583 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
5,128
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
247,583
On UK Roads
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YC61 OBS is a 2011 Mini Cooper in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2011 Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 55,733 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mini Cooper typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 15 years old, this Mini Cooper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YC61 OBS registered?

YC61 OBS is a 2011 Mini Cooper, first registered on 21 December 2011.

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