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YK61 NJZ

2011 Mini Mini (R60)

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

95,455 mi
Last recorded95,455 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Mini Mini (R60)60,670 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK61 NJZ
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 95,455 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2025 95,455 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (4.1.3 (b))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative All (4.4.1 (e))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Position lamp not working Both Rear (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp switch allows the rear position lamps to be switched off when the headlamps are on (4.2.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps Both (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working Wipers Not Tested (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded Both Front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm Also Worn Outer Shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm Also Worn Inner (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jul 2025 95,456 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Jun 2024 88,164 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2024 88,164 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2023 76,575 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2022 66,862 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2022 66,854 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Jun 2021 59,689 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 54,384 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 47,954 miles

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

plastic covers fitted

Pass 19 Jul 2018 42,416 miles

slight perishing to osr tyre

Pass 19 Jul 2017 37,099 miles

plastic covers fitted

Pass 4 Jul 2016 32,428 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 32,428 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 25,448 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 19,891 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 NJZ is a 2011 Mini Mini (R60) in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 NJZ, 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 NJZ registered?

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

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