2011 MINI Countryman 1.6L Diesel · YK11 YRZ
2011 MINI Countryman (1.6L, diesel). First registered 14 Mar 2011. Recorded mileage 111,495 miles. MOT expired on 26 Oct 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MINI COUNTRYMAN
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 111,495 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
YK11 YRZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 16/10/2025
- 111,495 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YK11 YRZ 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 Countryman (YK11 YRZ) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 October 2025 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: Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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 Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
YK11 YRZ Mileage History
- 18/10/2022100,639 mi
- 20/10/2022100,642 mi+3 mi
- 24/10/2023104,535 mi+3,893 mi
- 14/10/2024108,067 mi+3,532 mi
- 16/10/2025111,495 mi+3,428 mi
Average of roughly 3,624 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for MINI Countryman (R60)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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