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YR61 XJA

2011 Mini Countryman One D

Black Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

141,853 mi
Last recorded141,853 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Mini Countryman One D68,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR61 XJA
MakeMini
ModelCountryman One D
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 141,853 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2025 141,853 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2024 133,276 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills/archs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both front upper suspension top mount rubber starting to split in need of attention or repair

Fail 12 Aug 2024 133,274 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills/archs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both front upper suspension top mount rubber starting to split in need of attention or repair

Pass 10 Aug 2023 125,538 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 118,770 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR. inner shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Aug 2022 118,760 miles

Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation snapped (1.1.15 (d))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR. inner shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 114,012 miles

Parking brake lever travel . Requires adjustment

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2020 109,396 miles

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

Under shields Fitted Preventing a thorough inspection to underside of vehicle.

Fail 29 Jul 2020 109,367 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Under shields Fitted Preventing a thorough inspection to underside of vehicle.

Pass 19 Jul 2019 101,024 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Undershields fitted restricting the inspection of the underside of the vehicle.

Pass 30 Jul 2018 92,168 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 84,123 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 77,755 miles

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle tailgate (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 77,751 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 77,747 miles

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle BOOT (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 69,314 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 48,622 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 48,622 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Countryman One D?

Based on 4,334 MOT tests across 414 vehicles.

84.6%
Pass Rate
6,580
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
414
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 23
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 23
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 11
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YR61 XJA is a 2011 Mini Countryman One D in Black with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2011 Mini Countryman One D models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 68,363 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 Countryman One D fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 23 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YR61 XJA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Countryman One D typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 15 years old, this Mini Countryman One D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YR61 XJA is a 2011 Mini Countryman One D, first registered on 29 September 2011.

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