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GU61 XGS

2011 Mini Cooper D

Black Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

89,005 mi
Last recorded89,005 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Mini Cooper D68,200 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU61 XGS
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 89,005 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2025 88,981 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 9 Oct 2024 75,181 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 72,787 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 69,803 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2022 69,803 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 63,168 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2mm tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Sep 2021 63,168 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2mm tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 55,815 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the inside and outside edges Also tread depth is 1.7 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Oct 2020 55,811 miles

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

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

Brake fluid warning lamp functioning incorrectly (1.1.10 (g))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the inside and outside edges Also tread depth is 1.7 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 49,591 miles

brake pad warning light on

slight bind on o/s/r/ brake

Fail 9 Oct 2019 49,591 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

brake pad warning light on

slight bind on o/s/r/ brake

t.p.s. light on

Pass 27 Sep 2018 43,987 miles

front pads low

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 30 Sep 2017 36,114 miles

n/s/r tyre sidewall cracking

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full inspection

Pass 6 Oct 2016 32,491 miles

front tyres cracking on tread

Pass 30 Sep 2015 26,858 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 18,754 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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GU61 XGS is a 2011 Mini Cooper D in Black with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 GU61 XGS, 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 GU61 XGS registered?

GU61 XGS is a 2011 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 17 October 2011.

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