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SH52 LYL

2011 Mini Cooper D

Orange Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,089 mi
Last recorded137,089 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2024
Typical for 2011 Mini Cooper D68,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH52 LYL
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2011
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2024 137,089 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 134,728 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 125,270 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 118,481 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2019 108,958 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2019 108,958 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective torn blade (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 95,075 miles

engine cover/undertray

Fail 8 Dec 2018 95,026 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

engine cover/undertray

Pass 22 Nov 2017 83,209 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine cover/under trays fitted

Pass 26 Nov 2016 74,618 miles

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

engine cover/undertray/sill covers/winter tyres fitted

Fail 26 Nov 2016 74,618 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

engine cover/undertray/sill covers/winter tyres fitted

Pass 26 Nov 2015 62,389 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

engine cover and under trays fitted

Fail 26 Nov 2015 62,389 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 26 Nov 2014 46,474 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Nov 2014 46,474 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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SH52 LYL is a 2011 Mini Cooper D in Orange with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SH52 LYL, 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 SH52 LYL registered?

SH52 LYL is a 2011 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 10 December 2011.

Is SH52 LYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH52 LYL shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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