2011 MINI Countryman 1.6L Diesel · SM60 ZFA
2011 MINI Countryman (1.6L, diesel). First registered 31 Jan 2011. Recorded mileage 86,631 miles. MOT valid until 01 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MINI COUNTRYMAN
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,631 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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SM60 ZFA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 23/06/2026
- 86,631 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
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SM60 ZFA MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Mini Countryman (SM60 ZFA) between June 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
SM60 ZFA Mileage History
- 21/06/202383,504 mi
- 02/07/202485,003 mi+1,499 mi
- 03/07/202585,823 mi+820 mi
- 22/06/202686,631 mi+808 mi
- 23/06/202686,631 mi
Average of roughly 1,040 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for MINI Countryman (R60)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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Manual ALL4 Countrymans are heavy and can wear clutches and dual-mass flywheels much faster than a Hatch or Clubman.
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Prince petrol engines in early Countryman models can stretch timing chains, especially on Cooper S cars serviced on long intervals.
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Turbo petrol Countrymans can suffer HPFP failures, leading to poor hot starts and limp mode under load.
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