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SJ61 SSK

2011 Mini John Cooper Works

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

40,288 mi
Last recorded40,288 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Mini John Cooper Works49,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ61 SSK
MakeMini
ModelJohn Cooper Works
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 40,288 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2026 40,144 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 36,268 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 35,504 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 29,804 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 24,047 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 23,095 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 21,533 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 19,538 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2018 19,538 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2017 17,011 miles

ADVISE O/S FRONT TYRE WORN ON INSIDE EDGE

Nearside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 29 Nov 2017 17,011 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

ADVISE O/S FRONT TYRE WORN ON INSIDE EDGE

Nearside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 15,423 miles

Nearside Front tyre 3mm, worn on both edges

Pass 10 Dec 2015 13,947 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 11,743 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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SJ61 SSK is a 2011 Mini John Cooper Works in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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.

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SJ61 SSK is a 2011 Mini John Cooper Works, first registered on 29 December 2011.

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