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YC61 PDV

2011 Mini Cooper D

Red Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

121,077 mi
Last recorded121,077 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Mini Cooper D68,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC61 PDV
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 121,077 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2026 121,065 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2025 119,944 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 109,579 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 96,932 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2023 96,928 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 92,831 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 90,512 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner brake pads wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 87,512 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2019 83,554 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2018 72,108 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 60,510 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2017 60,510 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2016 48,508 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 35,925 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 35,925 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both sides (1.8)

Pass 20 Dec 2014 24,338 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN BADLY ON EDGES.

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

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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YC61 PDV is a 2011 Mini Cooper D in Red with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YC61 PDV, 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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What year was YC61 PDV registered?

YC61 PDV is a 2011 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 2 December 2011.

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