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LC61 VDE

2011 Mini Cooper D

Black Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

82,581 mi
Last recorded82,581 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Mini Cooper D68,200 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC61 VDE
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 82,581 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 78,389 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2024 73,699 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2023 69,130 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 63,864 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2021 57,535 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 16 Jun 2020 47,949 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2020 47,946 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 42,727 miles

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

emissions to clean to register

under trays preventing full inspection of underside components

Pass 20 Jul 2018 37,766 miles

Emissions to clean to register

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Undertrays fitted

Fail 19 Jul 2018 37,722 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Emissions to clean to register

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Aug 2017 32,676 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 28,741 miles

emissions to clean to be tested

engine covers preventing full inspection of engine bay components

near side and offside rear tyre sidewalls are perished

near side front tyre side wall perished

under trays preventing full inspection of underside components.

Pass 8 Aug 2015 24,954 miles

n/s and o/s rear tyres slightly perished

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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LC61 VDE is a 2011 Mini Cooper D in Black with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LC61 VDE, 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 LC61 VDE registered?

LC61 VDE is a 2011 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 20 December 2011.

Is LC61 VDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC61 VDE shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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