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GL56 WGW

2007 Mini Cooper

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

106,599 mi
Last recorded106,599 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2024
Typical for 2007 Mini Cooper63,144 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2024 106,599 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2024 106,590 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both n/s and o/s - head lamp lenses deteriorated. (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive driver shaft seal area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

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

clutch pedal very high

Pass 11 Apr 2023 92,455 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2023 92,455 miles

Emissions unable to be completed over heating (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2022 92,429 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded From flexy hose to bulkhead/engine bay area (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened A marked in yellow (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Coolant leak Above gearbox area ()

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides of vehicle. Boarderline failure (1.2.1 (f))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened In all other areas (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 91,500 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2021 91,498 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 91,000 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2020 91,000 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 90,020 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2019 90,020 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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 Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2018 89,354 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexible brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 88,510 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 86,219 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin low pads (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on min limit (3.5.1g)

Fail 22 Sep 2014 79,009 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Sep 2014 79,009 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Oct 2013 71,455 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Sep 2012 65,634 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Sep 2012 65,634 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2011 61,154 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 58,046 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 46,400 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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GL56 WGW is a 2007 Mini Cooper in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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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GL56 WGW is a 2007 Mini Cooper, first registered on 24 January 2007.

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