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YE61 WZG

2011 Mini Cooper D

Black Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

108,029 mi
Last recorded108,029 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Mini Cooper D68,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE61 WZG
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 108,029 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and contains nail (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear jacking block missing

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Oct 2025 108,027 miles

Direction indicator not working All (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps BOTH (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Stop lamp(s) not working both outer (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and contains nail (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear jacking block missing

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 98,491 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 92,276 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2022 86,229 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2022 86,229 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 79,633 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 72,929 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2020 72,929 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2019 64,716 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 52,999 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2018 52,998 miles

Front Windscreen seriously discoloured and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jan 2018 47,765 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has small cracks on outer sidewall.

Offside Rear tyre has small cracks on outer sidewall

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Jan 2018 47,765 miles

Stop lamp not working high level. (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front wheel arch insecure.

Nearside Rear tyre has small cracks on outer sidewall.

Offside Rear tyre has small cracks on outer sidewall

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 38,764 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 29,392 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 Dec 2015 29,392 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 20,411 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 20,411 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 13,086 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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YE61 WZG is a 2011 Mini Cooper D in Black with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YE61 WZG, 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 YE61 WZG registered?

YE61 WZG is a 2011 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 16 December 2011.

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