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YH61 DFU

2011 Mini Mini (R60)

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,456 mi
Last recorded75,456 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Mini Mini (R60)60,670 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH61 DFU
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 75,456 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2025 75,297 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 May 2024 72,928 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 70,819 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 68,657 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2022 68,657 miles

Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 67,216 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2021 67,216 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2020 63,885 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 57,662 miles

Rear Bumper damaged - has a dent but has no sharp edges & not likely to cause injury when contacted

Pass 10 Oct 2017 49,572 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Sep 2017 49,274 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

EML light on

Pass 8 Oct 2016 40,174 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

undertrays fitted obscuring view to some components

Fail 8 Oct 2016 40,174 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2mm (4.1.E.1)

undertrays fitted obscuring view to some components

Pass 10 Oct 2015 29,620 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres starting to wear on outer edges

Pass 13 Oct 2014 20,801 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
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YH61 DFU is a 2011 Mini Mini (R60) in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YH61 DFU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YH61 DFU registered?

YH61 DFU is a 2011 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 12 October 2011.

Is YH61 DFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH61 DFU shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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