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YP61 LBU

2011 Mini Cooper

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

112,254 mi
Last recorded112,254 miles
Recorded on10 May 2025
Typical for 2011 Mini Cooper55,733 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP61 LBU
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2025 112,254 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 106,588 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2024 106,588 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2023 97,626 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2023 97,626 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 84,354 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2022 84,354 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 66,813 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge below limit not in centre 3/4 of tyre tread STRONG ADVISE (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 50,390 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre age cracking

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

Pass 13 May 2019 48,111 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside rear and offside front tyres slightly worn on inner/outer edge of treaded section

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 May 2018 44,989 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 41,171 miles

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 16 May 2016 36,386 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2016 36,385 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/45 r17 84v continental (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 22 May 2015 32,116 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 30,808 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 30,808 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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YP61 LBU is a 2011 Mini Cooper in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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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YP61 LBU is a 2011 Mini Cooper, first registered on 29 November 2011.

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