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EA61 VSL

2011 Mini Countryman Cooper

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

100,528 mi
Last recorded100,528 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Mini Countryman Cooper57,767 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA61 VSL
MakeMini
ModelCountryman Cooper
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 100,528 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 96,651 miles
Fail 1 May 2024 96,651 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2023 90,163 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2023 90,125 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective non locking type fitted (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 83,843 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated boot perishing (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 81,690 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 76,567 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 65,785 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2017 57,395 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Dec 2017 57,393 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 46,427 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 37,156 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 23,414 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Countryman Cooper?

Based on 10,622 MOT tests across 943 vehicles.

85.1%
Pass Rate
5,506
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
943
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 38
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EA61 VSL is a 2011 Mini Countryman Cooper in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2011 Mini Countryman Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 57,767 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 Cooper fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 38 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EA61 VSL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was EA61 VSL registered?

EA61 VSL is a 2011 Mini Countryman Cooper, first registered on 30 December 2011.

Is EA61 VSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA61 VSL shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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