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EF61 SXL

2011 Mini One D

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

111,585 mi
Last recorded111,585 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Mini One D67,221 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF61 SXL
MakeMini
ModelOne D
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 111,585 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 111,473 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 107,967 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2022 100,816 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2022 100,816 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Jul 2021 93,357 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm , wear edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 86,229 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Jul 2020 86,227 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 80,743 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Jul 2019 80,743 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 74,609 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 72,404 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 63,345 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 63,345 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 49,365 miles

How Reliable is the Mini One D?

Based on 16,090 MOT tests across 1,719 vehicles.

79.8%
Pass Rate
6,300
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
1,719
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 118
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 90
Registration plate lamp not working 58
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EF61 SXL is a 2011 Mini One D in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2011 Mini One D models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 67,221 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 One D fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 118 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EF61 SXL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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EF61 SXL is a 2011 Mini One D, first registered on 23 December 2011.

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