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RK61 TYW

2011 Mini Cooper D

Black Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,711 mi
Last recorded76,711 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Mini Cooper D68,200 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK61 TYW
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 76,711 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 74,379 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 72,515 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 70,852 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2022 70,852 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning light on

Pass 11 Aug 2021 68,510 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2021 68,510 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 65,182 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2019 57,113 miles

Nearside Front worn on edges

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Pass 7 Aug 2018 48,275 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017 39,909 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 39,909 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 30,298 miles

nearside wing mirror glass is cracked.

Fail 12 Aug 2016 30,298 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside wing mirror glass is cracked.

Pass 29 Aug 2015 21,709 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 10,101 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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RK61 TYW is a 2011 Mini Cooper D in Black with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RK61 TYW, 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 RK61 TYW registered?

RK61 TYW is a 2011 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 19 September 2011.

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The MOT history for RK61 TYW shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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