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YH61 BYV

2011 Mini Cooper Sd

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

144,929 mi
Last recorded144,929 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Mini Cooper Sd67,792 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH61 BYV
MakeMini
ModelCooper Sd
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 144,929 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease. pin hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2026 144,929 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease. pin hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 133,682 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 128,378 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2024 128,375 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2023 123,817 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 119,047 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 117,730 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 111,308 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2019 97,683 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 84,812 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 71,983 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 57,106 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 42,789 miles

Nearside Rear 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 31 Jan 2014 29,154 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper Sd?

Based on 33,382 MOT tests across 2,725 vehicles.

80.7%
Pass Rate
5,891
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
2,725
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 201
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 143
Registration plate lamp not working 115
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YH61 BYV is a 2011 Mini Cooper Sd in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2011 Mini Cooper Sd models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 67,792 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Cooper Sd fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 201 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YH61 BYV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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YH61 BYV is a 2011 Mini Cooper Sd, first registered on 27 September 2011.

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