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GJ61 LJO

2011 Mini Cooper D

Black Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

142,731 mi
Last recorded142,731 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Mini Cooper D68,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ61 LJO
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 142,731 miles

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

Under trays fitted

Fail 16 Aug 2025 142,404 miles

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

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 24 Aug 2024 122,847 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 9 Sep 2023 115,113 miles

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

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

under tray fitted.

Pass 17 Jun 2022 107,331 miles

Emissions too clean to test.

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside front wing and door damaged.

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 12 Jun 2021 95,248 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front lower arm rear bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under tray fitted.

Fail 11 Jun 2021 95,235 miles

Front Position lamp not working both side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front lower arm rear bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under tray fitted.

Pass 13 Jun 2020 82,006 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 76,006 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 70,681 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 9 Jul 2017 65,682 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 61,155 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 53,295 miles

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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GJ61 LJO is a 2011 Mini Cooper D in Black with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GJ61 LJO, 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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What year was GJ61 LJO registered?

GJ61 LJO is a 2011 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 23 September 2011.

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The MOT history for GJ61 LJO shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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