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55 MSL

2011 Mini First

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

45,122 mi
Last recorded45,122 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Mini First52,580 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration55 MSL
MakeMini
ModelFirst
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 45,122 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight deforming on inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 43,703 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 42,081 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2023 40,642 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perishing and damage on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge of tread perishing and damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge of tread perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 May 2022 38,565 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing on outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing on outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 36,807 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2020 34,948 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 34,229 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 33,555 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 30,221 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 30,221 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 27,531 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 22,238 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 19,510 miles

N/S/F tyre wearing on outer edge

both front tyres perishing

How Reliable is the Mini First?

Based on 24,465 MOT tests across 2,070 vehicles.

81.6%
Pass Rate
4,938
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
2,070
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 168
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55 MSL is a 2011 Mini First in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 2011 Mini First models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 52,580 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini First fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 168 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 55 MSL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini First typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 15 years old, this Mini First is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 55 MSL?

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What year was 55 MSL registered?

55 MSL is a 2011 Mini First, first registered on 28 June 2011.

Is 55 MSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for 55 MSL shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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