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HN61 LWE

2011 Mini Cooper D

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

101,309 mi
Last recorded101,309 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Mini Cooper D68,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN61 LWE
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 101,309 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2026 100,974 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2025 91,204 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted buckle in wheel (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3-4mm & worn outer edge 205-45-17 runflat (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted buckle in wheel (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 10 Jun 2025 91,201 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d-bushes excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre also worn outer edge 205-45-17 runflat (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak coolant level low

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted buckle in wheel (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3-4mm & worn outer edge 205-45-17 runflat (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted buckle in wheel (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn outer edge 205-45-17 runflat (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2024 82,955 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing screen both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2024 82,955 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing screen both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 76,780 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted wheel buckled (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 23 Nov 2022 76,780 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted wheel buckled (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 68,970 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 66,291 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 62,629 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 56,920 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 54,202 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 51,070 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2016 51,070 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 4 Nov 2016 50,984 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad worn very low! (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 45,789 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front nail in tread of tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear nail in tread of tyre

Pass 15 Nov 2014 39,657 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2014 39,657 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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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HN61 LWE is a 2011 Mini Cooper D in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 HN61 LWE, 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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HN61 LWE is a 2011 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 16 December 2011.

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