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FV61 AXJ

2011 Mini Mini (R60)

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

126,168 mi
Last recorded126,168 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 2011 Mini Mini (R60)60,670 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV61 AXJ
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 126,168 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 126,024 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 109,894 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Heavy Oil leak from around rocker and turbo (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2022 109,434 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Heavy Oil leak from around rocker and turbo (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2021 89,155 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 86,510 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 76,280 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 69,353 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 60,881 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 55,215 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 55,171 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 42,500 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 42,500 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

OSF tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 19 Sep 2014 32,707 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

How Reliable is the Mini Mini (R60)?

Based on 195,464 MOT tests across 14,155 vehicles.

83.2%
Pass Rate
5,727
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
14,155
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 930
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 884
Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 569
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 538
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FV61 AXJ is a 2011 Mini Mini (R60) in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2011 Mini Mini (R60) models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 60,670 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Mini (R60) fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 930 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FV61 AXJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini (R60) typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 15 years old, this Mini Mini (R60) is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FV61 AXJ is a 2011 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 28 September 2011.

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