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FM07 JKV

2007 Mini Cooper

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,824 mi
Last recorded98,824 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 2007 Mini Cooper63,144 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM07 JKV
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 98,824 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all corroded , lack of use (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated nsr and osr (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Central Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage oily area of rear p/s pipe (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective beam image affected (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective beam image slightly affected (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective x2, rubber bush hanger failed, hangers sat in mount bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing nsr and osr (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

advise coolant fan inop , vehicle started to overheat

Fail 30 Apr 2025 98,823 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure outer clip missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all corroded , lack of use (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated nsr and osr (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Central Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage oily area of rear p/s pipe (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective x2, rubber bush hanger failed, hangers sat in mount bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing nsr and osr (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

advise coolant fan inop , vehicle started to overheat

brake pedal spongy , limit just met

Pass 7 Oct 2023 98,801 miles

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

Front Lower Fluid leak, but not excessive area of rear power steering pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing ns and os corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 97,538 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2022 97,538 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 95,568 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2021 95,568 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Sep 2020 92,667 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2020 92,643 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 91,629 miles

Rear reg plate deteriorated

Fail 19 Sep 2019 91,629 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear reg plate deteriorated

Pass 24 Oct 2018 90,019 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 85,976 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 79,022 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 79,015 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 57,969 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 35,995 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 31,593 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper?

Based on 1,705,479 MOT tests across 247,583 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
5,128
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
247,583
On UK Roads
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FM07 JKV is a 2007 Mini Cooper in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2007 Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 63,144 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 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 19 years old, this Mini Cooper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FM07 JKV is a 2007 Mini Cooper, first registered on 20 July 2007.

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