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AY07 MGE

2007 Mini Cooper S

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

89,468 mi
Last recorded89,468 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Mini Cooper S60,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY07 MGE
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 89,468 miles

Offside Front Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear BUMPER DAMAGED

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 26 Sep 2025 89,468 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear BUMPER DAMAGED

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2024 89,369 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2023 87,163 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2023 87,143 miles

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTHSIDE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 82,290 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 76,419 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Seat belts slow to retract

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system lamp on (TPMS)

Fail 13 Sep 2021 76,419 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen Wipers not tested (3.5 (a))

Exhaust system corroded

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Seat belts slow to retract

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system lamp on (TPMS)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 66,095 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

rear exhaust box badly corroded

Fail 22 Aug 2020 66,071 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator brake warning lamp indicate fault (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower ball joint worn+excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

rear exhaust box badly corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2019 65,954 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush soft (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake pad warning light on, new pads fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2018 65,212 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 61,236 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 61,236 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 56,051 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 50,099 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 50,099 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 45,920 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 45,920 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 13 May 2014 45,817 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 35,684 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 May 2012 27,796 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 23,870 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 17,111 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 14,183 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 14,183 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper S?

Based on 632,556 MOT tests across 100,336 vehicles.

86.7%
Pass Rate
5,231
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
100,336
On UK Roads
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AY07 MGE is a 2007 Mini Cooper S in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2007 Mini Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 60,233 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mini Cooper S typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 19 years old, this Mini Cooper S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AY07 MGE is a 2007 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 3 March 2007.

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