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YH61 HLR

2011 Mini Cooper

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,146 mi
Last recorded80,146 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Mini Cooper55,733 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH61 HLR
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 80,146 miles

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

Knocking noise from engine

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Under trays fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 31 Oct 2024 75,348 miles

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

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

tyre pressure monitoring system lamp illuminated.

undertrays fitted obscuring testable items.

Fail 31 Oct 2024 75,348 miles

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

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

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

tyre pressure monitoring system lamp illuminated.

undertrays fitted obscuring testable items.

Pass 9 Nov 2023 71,041 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted obscuring testable items.

Fail 8 Nov 2023 71,041 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted obscuring testable items.

Pass 5 Nov 2022 66,237 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Nov 2022 66,237 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively torn (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective torn (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 62,168 miles

Engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components

Offside & Nearside rear brake discs corroded

Seepage of oil near sump area

Fail 15 Nov 2021 62,188 miles

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

Engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components

Offside & Nearside rear brake discs corroded

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMITS (5.2.3 (e))

Seepage of oil near sump area

Pass 14 Nov 2020 58,647 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 52,779 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge bold and almost through to the cord (5.2.3 (e))

oil level on min mark

Pass 9 Nov 2018 42,062 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 4 Nov 2017 30,881 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside rear badly scored and worn (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 22,376 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 22,376 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 16,858 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit x 2 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Sep 2014 12,178 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 12,178 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper?

Based on 1,705,479 MOT tests across 247,583 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
5,128
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
247,583
On UK Roads
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YH61 HLR is a 2011 Mini Cooper in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2011 Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 55,733 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mini Cooper typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 15 years old, this Mini Cooper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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YH61 HLR is a 2011 Mini Cooper, first registered on 24 October 2011.

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