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VX61 LRV

2011 Mini John Cooper Works

Orange Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,382 mi
Last recorded94,382 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Mini John Cooper Works49,500 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX61 LRV
MakeMini
ModelJohn Cooper Works
Year2011
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 94,382 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2024 89,110 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2024 88,999 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Dec 2023 84,024 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Around sump gasket area and is dripping onto the exhaust and floor (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 78,930 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3mm 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak at engine bay (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 74,131 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 6 Dec 2021 74,131 miles

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Dec 2020 68,132 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 62,444 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tear in tread - Advise replacement ASAP (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Dec 2018 55,489 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2017 52,439 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 46,242 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 35,487 miles

both front wipers have small splits at the end of the blade

Pass 20 Dec 2014 26,401 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 26,401 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a)

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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VX61 LRV is a 2011 Mini John Cooper Works in Orange 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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VX61 LRV is a 2011 Mini John Cooper Works, first registered on 31 December 2011.

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