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HG61 ZLU

2011 Mini Cooper D

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

67,579 mi
Last recorded67,579 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Mini Cooper D68,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG61 ZLU
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 67,579 miles

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

front and rear subframes corroded

Fail 28 May 2026 67,577 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

front and rear subframes corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2025 62,040 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2025 62,040 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2024 56,870 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 55,018 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surfaces are badly rusted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Dec 2023 55,018 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surfaces are badly rusted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 52,300 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Some corrosion to rear brake discs

Fail 28 Nov 2022 52,300 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Some corrosion to rear brake discs

Pass 19 Nov 2021 48,139 miles

Both rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges (195/55/16 R/F)

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Some corrosion to both rear brake discs

Fail 19 Nov 2021 48,139 miles

Both rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges (195/55/16 R/F)

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Some corrosion to both rear brake discs

Pass 9 Dec 2020 44,251 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

nearside and offside rear tyres are stepping.

Pass 25 Nov 2019 40,847 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 35,030 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2017 28,338 miles

Central Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases turbo area. (7.1.2)

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

exhaust gases are entering vehicle cabin.

Pass 22 Nov 2016 24,249 miles

front inner brake pads are worn to wear sensor.

rear inner brake pads are worn to wear sensor.

under trays fitted.

Pass 9 Dec 2015 20,469 miles

front and rear brake pads low. advise brake inspection

nail in nearside tyre

Pass 10 Dec 2014 15,964 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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HG61 ZLU is a 2011 Mini Cooper D in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 HG61 ZLU, 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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HG61 ZLU is a 2011 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 17 December 2011.

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