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G5 EMU

2007 Mini Cooper

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

162,053 mi
Last recorded162,053 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Mini Cooper63,144 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG5 EMU
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 162,053 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2026 162,053 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 157,020 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2025 157,020 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 147,935 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2023 136,711 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2023 136,711 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2021 134,086 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 31 Dec 2021 134,086 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2020 132,635 miles

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

near side front play inner steering rack joints

Fail 28 Apr 2020 132,635 miles

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

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

near side front play inner steering rack joints

Pass 22 Mar 2019 120,788 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2019 120,788 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 108,235 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Mar 2018 108,234 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2017 103,985 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 97,964 miles

both front tyres wearing on the inner end outer edges

both rear tyres worn on the inner and outer edges and close to legal limit

o/s/r tyre has a cut to the tread area

Fail 19 Feb 2015 91,400 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

both rear brake discs have slight deterioration

both rear tyres wearing on the inner and outer edges

o/s/f wiper blade has slight deterioration

o/s/r tyre close to legal limit

Pass 19 Feb 2015 91,400 miles

both rear brake discs have slight deterioration

both rear tyres wearing on the inner and outer edges

o/s/f wiper blade has slight deterioration

o/s/r tyre close to legal limit

Pass 26 Feb 2014 84,558 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 75,692 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 67,752 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 67,752 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 57,148 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 8 Mar 2010 1,260 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 39,950 miles

front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

front wiper blades split on ends

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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G5 EMU is a 2007 Mini Cooper in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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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G5 EMU is a 2007 Mini Cooper, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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