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GL56 XDF

2007 Mini Cooper

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,721 mi
Last recorded82,721 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Mini Cooper63,144 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL56 XDF
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 82,721 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2025 82,721 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2024 80,084 miles

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

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

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

general corrosion to underbody and suspension components

Fail 17 Oct 2024 80,082 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

general corrosion to underbody and suspension components

Pass 27 Oct 2023 79,484 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2023 79,480 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 75,980 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

n/s/f tyre wearing slightly on outer edge

Pass 9 Nov 2021 71,825 miles

Front Brake pad wear indicator hanging loose

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

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

Offside Front Lower arm ball joint dust cover missing securing clip boot still prevents ingress of dirt

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2021 71,825 miles

Front Brake pad wear indicator hanging loose

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

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

Offside Front Lower arm ball joint dust cover missing securing clip boot still prevents ingress of dirt

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 67,373 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2020 67,373 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 63,906 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 59,901 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2018 59,854 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened Suspension arm bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached suspension arm severely bent, ball joint mounting bent (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jun 2017 54,565 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint 2 bolt detachable (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Jun 2017 54,565 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint 2 bolt detachable (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 50,129 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 47,871 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 42,599 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 38,308 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2013 38,170 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

rear tyres perishing

Pass 2 Mar 2012 25,201 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 13,425 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 11,131 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 XDF is a 2007 Mini Cooper in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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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GL56 XDF is a 2007 Mini Cooper, first registered on 15 February 2007.

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