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VK61 YOW

2011 Mini John Cooper Works

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

68,950 mi
Last recorded68,950 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Mini John Cooper Works49,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK61 YOW
MakeMini
ModelJohn Cooper Works
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 68,950 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 64,202 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2024 64,202 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 59,187 miles

Offside Front fog light/day running light insecure

Pass 1 Aug 2022 53,205 miles

damage to offside front of vehicle

Pass 11 Aug 2021 48,986 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 47,408 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 45,992 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Inner disc surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Inner disc surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 41,369 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 37,425 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 33,032 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 28,777 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 24,796 miles

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

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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VK61 YOW is a 2011 Mini John Cooper Works in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 VK61 YOW registered?

VK61 YOW is a 2011 Mini John Cooper Works, first registered on 31 October 2011.

Is VK61 YOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK61 YOW shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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