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L321 NEX

2011 Mini Cooper D

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2024
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

166,133 mi
Last recorded166,133 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2023
Typical for 2011 Mini Cooper D68,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL321 NEX
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2023 166,133 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2023 166,133 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2023 163,052 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jun 2022 154,496 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall and tyre is close to legal limit. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall and tyre wearing low. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring slightly corroded.

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

Under trays fitted on.

Pass 22 Jun 2021 142,740 miles

covers fitted to outer sills and parts of under side not allowing full inspection of some areas

Fail 22 Jun 2021 142,740 miles

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

covers fitted to outer sills and parts of under side not allowing full inspection of some areas

Pass 3 Jul 2020 127,233 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 113,614 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 May 2018 100,955 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2017 89,744 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 75,171 miles

Front tyres just above the limit.

Under trays fitted.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 59,191 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 8 Aug 2014 42,475 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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L321 NEX is a 2011 Mini Cooper D in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 L321 NEX, 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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L321 NEX is a 2011 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 11 August 2011.

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