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GF11 UWN

2011 Mini Cooper D

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

159,862 mi
Last recorded159,862 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Mini Cooper D68,200 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF11 UWN
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 159,862 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 149,898 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer tyre sidewall slightly cracking apart

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Mar 2024 139,985 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 128,075 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2023 128,075 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 118,634 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2022 118,634 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 113,251 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2020 113,251 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2019 105,895 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

coolant level low

oil level low

Pass 13 Nov 2018 93,958 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 88,202 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 78,988 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 40,160 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2014 40,158 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper D?

Based on 102,243 MOT tests across 8,949 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
6,017
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
8,949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 515
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 510
Registration plate lamp not working 410
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GF11 UWN is a 2011 Mini Cooper 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 Cooper D models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 68,200 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 Cooper D fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 515 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GF11 UWN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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GF11 UWN is a 2011 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 21 May 2011.

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