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DE61 VMU

2011 Mini Cooper

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

92,340 mi
Last recorded92,340 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Mini Cooper55,733 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE61 VMU
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 92,340 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 86,328 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 80,156 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 72,987 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. offside low effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 67,592 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 61,155 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 53,964 miles

brake warning light on

Pass 24 Sep 2018 46,955 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 40,797 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2017 40,797 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 34,812 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 26,924 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 19,850 miles

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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DE61 VMU is a 2011 Mini Cooper in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DE61 VMU registered?

DE61 VMU is a 2011 Mini Cooper, first registered on 31 October 2011.

Is DE61 VMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE61 VMU shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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