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DG61 VAE

2011 Mini Cooper

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

72,493 mi
Last recorded72,493 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Mini Cooper55,733 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG61 VAE
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 72,493 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2025 67,614 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 63,746 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 58,303 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2021 50,615 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 46,893 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 2 Jul 2019 42,374 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 40,360 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 36,636 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 31,556 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 31,556 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid OFF-SIDE AND NEAR-SIDE (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 25,180 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 17,508 miles

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

Oil leak

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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DG61 VAE is a 2011 Mini Cooper in Red with a 1,598cc petrol 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

How do I check the history of DG61 VAE?

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What year was DG61 VAE registered?

DG61 VAE is a 2011 Mini Cooper, first registered on 21 October 2011.

Is DG61 VAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG61 VAE 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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