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YG61 BFJ

2011 Mini Countryman Cooper

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

125,894 mi
Last recorded125,894 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Mini Countryman Cooper57,767 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG61 BFJ
MakeMini
ModelCountryman Cooper
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 125,894 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 120,785 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2024 120,785 miles

Front Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 114,391 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2023 114,391 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 107,354 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 100,860 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 96,220 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 94,229 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 91,211 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 82,832 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 72,085 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 71,776 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 55,729 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 32,454 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

How Reliable is the Mini Countryman Cooper?

Based on 10,622 MOT tests across 943 vehicles.

85.1%
Pass Rate
5,506
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
943
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 38
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YG61 BFJ is a 2011 Mini Countryman Cooper in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2011 Mini Countryman Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 57,767 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 Countryman Cooper fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 38 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YG61 BFJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Countryman Cooper typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 15 years old, this Mini Countryman Cooper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YG61 BFJ is a 2011 Mini Countryman Cooper, first registered on 11 October 2011.

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