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RJ61 VTA

2011 Mini Cooper D

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

137,393 mi
Last recorded137,393 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Mini Cooper D68,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ61 VTA
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 137,393 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2025 137,393 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 132,542 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2024 132,504 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2024 129,776 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2023 126,562 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2023 126,562 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 115,793 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2022 115,793 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 105,623 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 99,190 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 89,492 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 72,923 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Feb 2018 72,875 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 49,870 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 33,751 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2mm outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 24,911 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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RJ61 VTA is a 2011 Mini Cooper D in White with a 1,598cc 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 RJ61 VTA, 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 RJ61 VTA registered?

RJ61 VTA is a 2011 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 30 December 2011.

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