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PE61 DVF

2011 Mini Cooper D

Red Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

171,508 mi
Last recorded171,508 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Mini Cooper D68,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE61 DVF
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 171,508 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

pad warning light on

Pass 19 Jun 2024 160,067 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 145,246 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2023 145,246 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 127,826 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2022 127,826 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jul 2021 111,825 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Jul 2021 111,825 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2020 98,053 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 83,014 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2019 83,014 miles

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

Rear Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 67,960 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 67,959 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 50,799 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 35,463 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 34,005 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 30,257 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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PE61 DVF is a 2011 Mini Cooper D in Red with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 PE61 DVF, 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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PE61 DVF is a 2011 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 22 September 2011.

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