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G23 SMB

2010 Mini Mini (R57)

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

88,971 mi
Last recorded88,971 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Mini Mini (R57)55,108 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG23 SMB
MakeMini
ModelMini (R57)
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 88,971 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 87,657 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 83,032 miles

Front Upper Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel felt in rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Feb 2024 83,032 miles

Front Upper Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel felt in rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail was not fastented to strut (1.1.12 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 77,617 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 17 Feb 2023 77,617 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 75,076 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 71,334 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 66,805 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 59,748 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 58,831 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 54,201 miles

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

both rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 1 Nov 2016 48,847 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Nov 2015 43,900 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 38,330 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 28,432 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 20,683 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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G23 SMB is a 2010 Mini Mini (R57) in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2010 Mini Mini (R57) models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 55,108 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 G23 SMB, 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 16 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 G23 SMB registered?

G23 SMB is a 2010 Mini Mini (R57), first registered on 18 December 2010.

Is G23 SMB safe to buy?

The MOT history for G23 SMB shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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