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YH61 ZHJ

2011 Mini Cooper D

Blue Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

154,277 mi
Last recorded154,277 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Mini Cooper D68,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH61 ZHJ
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 154,277 miles

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

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

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2025 154,277 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/55/R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

TPMS light on

Pass 29 Aug 2024 144,866 miles

both rear tyres wearing on edges

Fail 22 Aug 2024 144,847 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Inner edge

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 134,928 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing at the edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing at the edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 30 Aug 2023 134,928 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing at the edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing at the edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2022 129,058 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2022 129,058 miles

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2021 124,520 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 119,353 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2020 119,352 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 110,305 miles

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

Front wipers worn

Rear tyres more worn on edges

Pass 1 Sep 2018 92,742 miles

Front brake discs wearing thin

Rear brake discs wearing thin

Pass 31 Aug 2017 77,242 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 61,811 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 43,732 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)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 27,569 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Oct 2014 27,016 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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YH61 ZHJ is a 2011 Mini Cooper D in Blue with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YH61 ZHJ, 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 YH61 ZHJ registered?

YH61 ZHJ is a 2011 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 21 October 2011.

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