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GU61 FGO

2011 Mini Cooper S

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

78,028 mi
Last recorded78,028 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2025
Typical for 2011 Mini Cooper S51,948 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU61 FGO
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2025 78,028 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 77,807 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 77,768 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2021 76,528 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 73,792 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 69,706 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 62,037 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 62,037 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts wiring in contact with drive shaft (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jun 2017 42,717 miles

oil below dip stick 1ltr added to bring to safe level to MOT note will need check and top up when engine cool

Pass 24 Jun 2016 18,799 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 18,798 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 15 Aug 2015 16,831 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2015 16,831 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2014 13,602 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper S?

Based on 632,556 MOT tests across 100,336 vehicles.

86.7%
Pass Rate
5,231
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
100,336
On UK Roads
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GU61 FGO is a 2011 Mini Cooper S in White 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 Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.6% with a typical mileage of 51,948 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mini Cooper S typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 15 years old, this Mini Cooper S is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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GU61 FGO is a 2011 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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