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GL56 HWV

2007 Mini Cooper

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,678 mi
Last recorded99,678 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2025
Typical for 2007 Mini Cooper63,144 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL56 HWV
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Fail 14 Apr 2025 99,678 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture Front to rear (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture Front to rear (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 93,290 miles

Both front and rear axles corroded

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (rear bushes) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 9 Apr 2024 93,290 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Both front and rear axles corroded

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (rear bushes) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 76,005 miles

Brake pipes front to rear treated

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (outer edges) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 72,232 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X2 FRONT TO REAR PIPES - ADVISE REPLACEMENT (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OUTER SIDEWALL PERISHED 2015 & VALVE STEM PERISHED TO EXCESS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OUTER SIDEWALL PERISHED 2015 & VALVE STEM PERISHED TO EXCESS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Jul 2022 72,232 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X2 FRONT TO REAR PIPES - ADVISE REPLACEMENT (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OUTER SIDEWALL PERISHED 2015 & VALVE STEM PERISHED TO EXCESS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OUTER SIDEWALL PERISHED 2015 & VALVE STEM PERISHED TO EXCESS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 66,926 miles

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

both front, both rear and both front-rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2020 62,821 miles

Front tyres 3MM

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

sill covers fitted

Pass 8 May 2019 57,445 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2018 50,974 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 46,163 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 43,954 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened SLIGHTLY PITTED (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Outer brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened SLIGHTLY PITTED (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 May 2015 41,330 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 41,294 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 37,692 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 34,056 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2012 30,057 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2011 26,357 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 23,255 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 23,255 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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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GL56 HWV is a 2007 Mini Cooper in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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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GL56 HWV is a 2007 Mini Cooper, first registered on 3 February 2007.

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