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AF57 XBZ

2007 Mini Mini (R57)

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

139,749 mi
Last recorded139,749 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 2007 Mini Mini (R57)53,634 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF57 XBZ
MakeMini
ModelMini (R57)
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 139,749 miles

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and cuts no cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Around rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 134,928 miles

General underbody corrosion

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Around nearside steering rack joint area (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 2 May 2023 131,223 miles

General corrosion of underside of vehicle. Outer sills not checked because sill covers fitted.

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and cracked, inner edge wear. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 127,348 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Mar 2022 127,348 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 12,266 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2021 125,266 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Mar 2020 121,137 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 121,137 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 115,996 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Mar 2019 115,996 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 110,489 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack n/s (2.3.3b)

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 22 Mar 2017 102,865 miles

30% (LIMIT) rear brake imbalance

oil on min

Pass 8 Feb 2016 96,081 miles

Rear exhaust mount broken, but still supporting.

Pass 19 Aug 2015 92,230 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 81,776 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 70,303 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 61,150 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear exhaust silencer outer casing corroded and flaking .

Fail 11 Aug 2011 48,616 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 48,616 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 36,359 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Mini (R57)?

Based on 45,115 MOT tests across 3,155 vehicles.

79.2%
Pass Rate
4,754
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
3,155
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 365
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 324
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 244
Registration plate lamp not working 223
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AF57 XBZ is a 2007 Mini Mini (R57) in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2007 Mini Mini (R57) models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 53,634 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mini Mini (R57) fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 365 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF57 XBZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini (R57) typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 19 years old, this Mini Mini (R57) is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AF57 XBZ registered?

AF57 XBZ is a 2007 Mini Mini (R57), first registered on 1 September 2007.

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