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R26 LYD

2011 Mini Cooper D

White Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

81,677 mi
Last recorded81,677 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Mini Cooper D68,200 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR26 LYD
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 81,677 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2025 81,677 miles

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

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 78,742 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2024 78,742 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 75,285 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2023 75,285 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 73,081 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 69,671 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))

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 65,676 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2020 65,676 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 61,692 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 57,659 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 57,658 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 54,742 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing thin on edge

Pass 29 Jul 2016 49,421 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 44,385 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 36,435 miles

Front bumper insecure

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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R26 LYD is a 2011 Mini Cooper D in White 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 R26 LYD, 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 R26 LYD registered?

R26 LYD is a 2011 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 13 December 2011.

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