2011 MINI 1.6L Petrol · SW61 VBJ
2011 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2011. Recorded mileage 159,516 miles. MOT expired on 23 Jan 2026. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Aberdeen
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Jan 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 159,516 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
SW61 VBJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 22/01/2026
- 159,516 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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SW61 VBJ Mileage History
- 01/11/2021119,997 mi
- 21/11/2022132,403 mi+12,406 mi
- 09/11/2023141,432 mi+9,029 mi
- 24/01/2025146,132 mi+4,700 mi
- 22/01/2026159,516 mi+13,384 mi
Average of roughly 9,355 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SW61 VBJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Mini Mini (SW61 VBJ) between November 2021 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 January 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
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