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YE61 XGW

2011 Mini Mini (R60)

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

91,161 mi
Last recorded91,161 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 2011 Mini Mini (R60)60,670 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE61 XGW
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 91,161 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2025 91,161 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 85,530 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 80,518 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 69,830 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 64,910 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot slight deteriorated

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 63,423 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 59,505 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Front tyres @4mm Rear tyres @ 5mm

Pass 18 Mar 2019 54,933 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 Feb 2018 47,802 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2018 47,802 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 41,068 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 41,068 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

n/s/rcv boot leaking no rear s/belt check

Pass 19 Feb 2016 34,251 miles

o/s/r cv boot slightly weeping

Pass 18 Jun 2015 28,634 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 28,201 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

O/S/R outer drive shaft boot leaking grease onto hub.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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YE61 XGW is a 2011 Mini Mini (R60) in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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

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 YE61 XGW, 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 YE61 XGW registered?

YE61 XGW is a 2011 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 27 November 2011.

Is YE61 XGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE61 XGW shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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