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YK61 GWJ

2011 Mini Mini (R60)

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

70,253 mi
Last recorded70,253 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Mini Mini (R60)60,670 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK61 GWJ
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 70,253 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 64,681 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level stop light not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 58,860 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 53,736 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 48,283 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 46,955 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 40,283 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 34,578 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 33,431 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Jan 2018 32,068 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 32,068 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2016 30,023 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 28,035 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2015 28,035 miles

Headlamp aim too high BOTH FRONTS (1.8)

Fail 6 Jan 2015 26,954 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 26,954 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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YK61 GWJ is a 2011 Mini Mini (R60) in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YK61 GWJ, 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 YK61 GWJ registered?

YK61 GWJ is a 2011 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 6 October 2011.

Is YK61 GWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK61 GWJ shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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