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SW61 VTP

2011 Mini John Cooper Works

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

91,955 mi
Last recorded91,955 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Mini John Cooper Works49,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW61 VTP
MakeMini
ModelJohn Cooper Works
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 91,955 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 84,512 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 83,356 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 68,743 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2022 66,407 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 56,397 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 54,731 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Jan 2021 54,713 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2019 48,238 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 36,605 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2017 30,558 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 27,579 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread starting to perish

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 24,560 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2014 22,063 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Dec 2014 22,063 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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SW61 VTP is a 2011 Mini John Cooper Works in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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.

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What year was SW61 VTP registered?

SW61 VTP is a 2011 Mini John Cooper Works, first registered on 21 December 2011.

Is SW61 VTP safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW61 VTP shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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