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R21 MES

2011 Mini Cooper D

Brown Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

139,327 mi
Last recorded139,327 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Mini Cooper D68,200 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR21 MES
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2011
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 139,327 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2026 139,327 miles

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

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

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 125,906 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2025 125,906 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Mar 2024 112,164 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 102,273 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2023 102,273 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 94,313 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 88,082 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2021 88,082 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 84,845 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 73,713 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 67,313 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin New brake pads rqd (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 49,715 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 32,216 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 32,216 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Nov 2015 32,216 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 22,337 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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R21 MES is a 2011 Mini Cooper D in Brown 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 R21 MES, 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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R21 MES is a 2011 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 14 December 2011.

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