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YK61 NJY

2011 Mini Mini (R60)

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,007 mi
Last recorded117,007 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Mini Mini (R60)60,670 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK61 NJY
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 117,007 miles

Nearside Front Coolant leak ()

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

Fail 18 Mar 2026 117,006 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Coolant leak ()

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

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

Rear EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD LOOSE

Pass 26 Feb 2025 113,443 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2025 113,442 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps BOTH (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/ZR17 X.LOAD (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Feb 2024 101,441 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2024 101,441 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2023 91,894 miles

Both rear tyres starting to go out of shape

Offside Inner Driveshaft oil seal weeping oil

Fail 9 Feb 2023 91,894 miles

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

Both rear tyres starting to go out of shape

Offside Inner Driveshaft oil seal weeping oil

Pass 8 Feb 2022 81,597 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 74,726 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 59,601 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 51,675 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2017 41,262 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 33,300 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 24,860 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 17,005 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 NJY is a 2011 Mini Mini (R60) in Black 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 YK61 NJY, 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 NJY registered?

YK61 NJY is a 2011 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 1 September 2011.

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