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GL57 HVT

2007 Mini Cooper Auto

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

97,373 mi
Last recorded97,373 miles
Recorded on8 May 2024
Typical for 2007 Mini Cooper Auto48,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL57 HVT
MakeMini
ModelCooper Auto
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 May 2024 97,373 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 May 2023 88,713 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 2 May 2022 82,843 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

covers fitted preventing inspection of some components

Fail 2 May 2022 82,843 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

covers fitted preventing inspection of some components

Pass 16 Dec 2020 77,088 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust flexi deteriorating and slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 16 Dec 2020 77,088 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant level below minimum

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust flexi deteriorating and slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2020 73,584 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim has a flat spot (5.2.2 (c) (i))

coolant in the reservoir is below minimum level

Pass 10 Dec 2018 68,270 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2018 66,910 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Jan 2017 65,508 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2017 65,508 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 57,429 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

offside rear tyre under inflated

red tyre pressure warning lamp on

Pass 20 Dec 2013 54,318 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 48,094 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 48,094 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 35,549 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both rear tyres have slightly un-even tread wear on the inside edges of the tyre

Pass 1 Dec 2010 21,556 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper Auto?

Based on 21,476 MOT tests across 1,826 vehicles.

83.9%
Pass Rate
3,503
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
1,826
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 86
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 65
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 61
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GL57 HVT is a 2007 Mini Cooper Auto in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2007 Mini Cooper Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 48,117 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mini Cooper Auto fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 86 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GL57 HVT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 19 years old, this Mini Cooper Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GL57 HVT is a 2007 Mini Cooper Auto, first registered on 20 December 2007.

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