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DV61 WUW

2011 Mini Cooper

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

94,208 mi
Last recorded94,208 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Mini Cooper55,733 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV61 WUW
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 94,208 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2026 94,198 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative Both Sides (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake Pad Warning Light Lit

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

No Rear Seats or Belts Fitted

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear Floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 92,443 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Has heavy surface corrosion. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor and chassis areas have surface corrosion. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Plastic under covers fitted to floor ans sill area not allowing full inspection of some components.

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Feb 2025 92,443 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Has heavy surface corrosion. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor and chassis areas have surface corrosion. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Plastic under covers fitted to floor ans sill area not allowing full inspection of some components.

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 90,137 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 27 Feb 2024 90,136 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 85,756 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 85,209 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Illumination dull from light (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 Mar 2022 85,208 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Illumination dull from light (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated No signs of nail in tyre, was down to 3 psi (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 80,754 miles

Central under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection of all under body components.

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2021 80,754 miles

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

Nearside Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding also binds when rotated by hand (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection of all under body components.

tpms warning light on dash in red indicating fault.

Pass 3 Mar 2020 74,688 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2020 74,658 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Mar 2019 65,941 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 57,255 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener ()

Fail 6 Mar 2018 57,239 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener ()

Pass 2 Mar 2017 48,123 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 48,123 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 40,176 miles

Offside Front tyre feathering at edges

Pass 7 Mar 2015 26,519 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 10,300 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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DV61 WUW is a 2011 Mini Cooper in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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.

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DV61 WUW is a 2011 Mini Cooper, first registered on 14 October 2011.

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