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SL61 AVB

2011 Mini Cooper D

Black Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

117,024 mi
Last recorded117,024 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2024
Typical for 2011 Mini Cooper D68,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL61 AVB
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2024 117,024 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 8 Nov 2024 117,023 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 112,917 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 3 Oct 2023 112,917 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 107,985 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2022 107,985 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 101,624 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 96,810 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 96,810 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid empty (3.5 (a))

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

Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2019 83,471 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 May 2019 83,471 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective seems depleted after 1 use/press (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 81,742 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tread edge wearing (4.1.E.1)

all brake discs surface corrosion / pads rubbing slightly (been stood for a while?)

all brake efficiencies slightly lower than normal.

front brake pad sensor wire broken

Pass 3 Apr 2017 72,643 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 62,425 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer tread badly worn (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm & inner tread badly worn (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Apr 2016 62,425 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer tread badly worn (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm & inner tread badly worn (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 51,600 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 45,841 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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SL61 AVB is a 2011 Mini Cooper D in Black with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SL61 AVB, 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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SL61 AVB is a 2011 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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