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HJ61 YWU

2011 Mini Cooper D

Black Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

114,768 mi
Last recorded114,768 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Mini Cooper D68,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ61 YWU
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 114,768 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2024 114,091 miles

((0.50+5=0,55))..P3

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2023 110,136 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2023 110,136 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 97,220 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2022 97,220 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 88,216 miles

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very near limit and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

TPMS warning lamp indicates low tyre pressure

covers fitted too underbody

Fail 9 Aug 2021 88,216 miles

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very near limit and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

TPMS warning lamp indicates low tyre pressure

covers fitted too underbody

Pass 10 Aug 2020 81,799 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2020 79,285 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 68,117 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 May 2018 57,409 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 46,415 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 46,415 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 May 2016 36,460 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 24,299 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Slight cut in N/S/F tyre tread

Pass 20 May 2014 12,444 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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HJ61 YWU 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 76.5%.

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 HJ61 YWU, 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 HJ61 YWU registered?

HJ61 YWU is a 2011 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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