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DF07 FUN

2007 Mini Mini (R57)

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

110,163 mi
Last recorded110,163 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 2007 Mini Mini (R57)53,634 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF07 FUN
MakeMini
ModelMini (R57)
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 110,163 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi manifold (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 102,886 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged side wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear nail in tyre

oil leak

Fail 11 Jun 2024 102,886 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged side wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear nail in tyre

oil leak

Pass 23 May 2023 89,512 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2022 85,326 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also starting to deform (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre starting to deform

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

fuel cap rubber seal starting to perish and crack

strongly advise all tyres to be changed

Fail 10 May 2022 85,326 miles

Emissions not tested due to hole in exhaust rear box (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

fuel cap rubber seal starting to perish and crack

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also starting to deform (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre starting to deform

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

engine oil req top up

strongly advise all tyres to be changed

Pass 12 Apr 2021 82,692 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Apr 2020 81,298 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner tread starting to deform

Fail 16 Apr 2020 81,298 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner tread starting to deform

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

brake pad wear warning light on

Pass 15 Dec 2018 75,650 miles

Chip in windscreen

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Dec 2018 75,650 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Chip in windscreen

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 71,910 miles

both front lower suspension arm bushes worn

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 8 Sep 2017 71,910 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2016 66,962 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 61,508 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 56,556 miles

rear exhaust box rusty but servicable

Fail 23 Sep 2014 56,556 miles

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

rear exhaust box rusty but servicable

Pass 19 Aug 2013 47,620 miles

Exhaust back box rattle and outer skin corroded

N/S front tyre cut on outer sidewall not to cords

Pass 1 Aug 2012 36,420 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2012 36,240 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 23 Jul 2011 28,459 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Jul 2011 28,459 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 21,308 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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DF07 FUN is a 2007 Mini Mini (R57) in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 DF07 FUN, 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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DF07 FUN is a 2007 Mini Mini (R57), first registered on 28 July 2007.

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