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2011 MINI MINI
General Information
- Registration SW61LGJ
- Manufacturer MINI
- Model MINI
- Year 2011
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expires 22 Jun 2027
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
10 Jun 2026
Pass
Mileage: 110,166 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jun 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front 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))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
10 Jun 2026
Fail
Mileage: 110,166 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
23 Jun 2025
Pass
Mileage: 108,550 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jun 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
16 Apr 2025
Fail
Mileage: 108,479 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play tie rod / rack (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play tie rod/rack (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed rubbing on parking brake cable (1.1.12 (b) (i))
16 Apr 2024
Pass
Mileage: 105,011 MI
Expiry date: 15 Apr 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
12 Apr 2024
Fail
Mileage: 105,011 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
29 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 102,169 MI
Expiry date: 30 Mar 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
31 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 100,657 MI
Expiry date: 30 Mar 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- coolant leak
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
24 Mar 2022
Fail
Mileage: 100,655 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- coolant leak
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
22 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 99,433 MI
Expiry date: 21 Mar 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
19 Mar 2021
Fail
Mileage: 99,430 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
3 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 88,140 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9 mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
11 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 73,046 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jul 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- front sub-frame corroded slightly
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
13 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 59,595 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jul 2018 13 Jun 202612 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 44,507 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jul 2017 13 Jun 202611 Jul 2016
Fail
Mileage: 44,507 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear tyre slightly mis-shaped
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
3 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 37,291 MI
Expiry date: 2 Oct 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
30 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 26,241 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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SW61LGJ was registered on 2011-09-30
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