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SD61 TLK

2011 Mini John Cooper Works

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

84,811 mi
Last recorded84,811 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Mini John Cooper Works49,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD61 TLK
MakeMini
ModelJohn Cooper Works
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 84,811 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2025 84,801 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2024 82,580 miles

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

inner face on front brake discs rusty

Fail 31 Oct 2024 82,580 miles

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

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

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

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

inner face on front brake discs rusty

Pass 25 Oct 2023 79,460 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 75,750 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 73,424 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 70,809 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2019 67,797 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 63,752 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 60,468 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 55,469 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 50,321 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 41,468 miles

How Reliable is the Mini John Cooper Works?

Based on 140,278 MOT tests across 23,953 vehicles.

87.2%
Pass Rate
5,043
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
23,953
On UK Roads
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SD61 TLK is a 2011 Mini John Cooper Works in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2011 Mini John Cooper Works models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.3% with a typical mileage of 49,500 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The Mini John Cooper Works typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 15 years old, this Mini John Cooper Works is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SD61 TLK registered?

SD61 TLK is a 2011 Mini John Cooper Works, first registered on 31 October 2011.

Is SD61 TLK safe to buy?

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