CarVerify

Free Car Check

LA61 DZV

2011 Mini Cooper S

Grey Petrol 1598cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

122,531 mi
Last recorded122,531 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Mini Cooper S51,948 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mini
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA61 DZV
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 122,531 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 1 Apr 2026 122,523 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 25 Apr 2025 118,695 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2025 118,695 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2024 112,970 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 112,687 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2022 108,572 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2021 100,760 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 89,439 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 74,643 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 73,558 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 67,289 miles

Rear Runflat tyre fitted to nearside and standard tyre fitted to offside highly recommend correct tyres to be fitted.

Pass 21 Sep 2016 54,116 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 41,742 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2015 41,738 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn in centre below legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 21,913 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2014 21,913 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper S?

Based on 632,556 MOT tests across 100,336 vehicles.

86.7%
Pass Rate
5,231
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
100,336
On UK Roads
Full Mini Cooper S reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

LA61 DZV is a 2011 Mini Cooper S in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2011 Mini Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.6% with a typical mileage of 51,948 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mini Cooper S typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 15 years old, this Mini Cooper S is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LA61 DZV?

You can check the full history of LA61 DZV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LA61 DZV registered?

LA61 DZV is a 2011 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 14 December 2011.

Is LA61 DZV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA61 DZV shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LA61 DZV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LA61 DZV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.