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YR61 BNE

2011 Mini Mini (R60)

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

104,571 mi
Last recorded104,571 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Mini Mini (R60)60,670 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR61 BNE
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 104,571 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2025 104,570 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to nsf broken spring rubbing on tyre (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2025 96,651 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2025 96,651 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to oil level (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 88,165 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 83,907 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2023 83,905 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 75,095 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both, heavily perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front fog light not working

Fail 20 Oct 2021 75,095 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both, heavily perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front fog light not working

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 68,189 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2020 68,189 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2019 57,594 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 46,595 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 42,411 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 36,055 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 31,282 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 24,225 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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YR61 BNE 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 YR61 BNE, 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 YR61 BNE registered?

YR61 BNE is a 2011 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 15 September 2011.

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