Used car guide

2011 MINI Mini (R60): petrol or diesel?

Petrol, diesel and hybrid versions go wrong in different ways, so each has its own figures from the MOTs these cars had during 2023–2025. Pick the one you’re looking at: the fuel is on the logbook and in the car’s MOT history.

Petrol 72% pass first time (all 2011 cars: 62%) Stands out: exhaust emissions (catalyst) 2.9× 9,557 MOTsSee the petrol guide › Diesel 71% pass first time (all 2011 cars: 62%) Stands out: sidelights 1.6×, anti-roll bar bushes and joints 5× 10,259 MOTsSee the diesel guide ›

Hybrid versions had too few MOTs for figures of their own, or weren’t sold.

Known faults on every 2011 MINI Mini (R60)

Reported by owners, mechanics and buying guides for this model and age. Check which engine the car has, as some apply to one engine only.

  • Worn water pump

    A whistle at idle that goes when you blip the throttle usually means the water pump is worn.

    At the viewing: Listen at tickover once the engine is warm.

    If it needs doing: Water pump, about £115–£375. ClickMechanic

    Source: Parkers: MINI hatch buying guide

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Other years

Every year of the MINI Mini (R60) compared

YearMOT testsMost flagged
2013620Tyres 34%
201213,235Tyres 32%
20103,183Tyres 29%