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YF61 VLH

2011 Mini Mini (R60)

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

131,364 mi
Last recorded131,364 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2024
Typical for 2011 Mini Mini (R60)60,670 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF61 VLH
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2024 131,364 miles

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

undertrays fitted at time of test

Fail 7 Sep 2024 131,364 miles

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

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

undertrays fitted at time of test

Pass 14 Sep 2023 121,532 miles

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))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 115,638 miles

Engine under trays & covers fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Pass 24 Aug 2021 109,675 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front lower arm rear main bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2021 109,580 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides front disc brakes lipped on the outer edges indicating some wear. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front lower arm rear main bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides rear disc brakes pitted and scored. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 104,036 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges and low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 98,682 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side front lower arm rear bushes worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides rear disc brakes. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 90,829 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 85,408 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 85,408 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 77,057 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 77,057 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2015 76,087 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2014 64,416 miles

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
Full Mini Mini (R60) reliability report

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YF61 VLH is a 2011 Mini Mini (R60) in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YF61 VLH, 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 YF61 VLH registered?

YF61 VLH is a 2011 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 24 December 2011.

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