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OY61 OYG

2011 Mini Cooper D

Red Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

111,812 mi
Last recorded111,812 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Mini Cooper D68,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY61 OYG
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 111,812 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Fail 21 Jan 2026 111,770 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2025 106,563 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge, zero tread, close to cords replace A,S,A,P (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge, zero tread, close to cords replace A,S,A,P (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2025 106,563 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge, zero tread, close to cords replace A,S,A,P (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge, zero tread, close to cords replace A,S,A,P (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

T,P,M,S warning light on

service warning lights on

Pass 18 Jan 2024 101,299 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 95,058 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 91,073 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 84,762 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 79,216 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 79,121 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre tread starting to deform on inner edge

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 12 Jul 2019 79,121 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre tread starting to deform on inner edge

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 6 Jul 2018 78,241 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 68,665 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 68,665 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 47,874 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 47,874 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 44,131 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Sep 2014 33,074 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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OY61 OYG is a 2011 Mini Cooper D in Red with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 OY61 OYG, 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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OY61 OYG is a 2011 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 13 September 2011.

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