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GR10 GEM

2010 Mini Mini (R57)

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

86,272 mi
Last recorded86,272 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Mini Mini (R57)55,108 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR10 GEM
MakeMini
ModelMini (R57)
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 86,272 miles

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

Nearside Front brake pads sensor damaged

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

fuel cap rubber seal cracking

Fail 29 Jun 2026 86,272 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front brake pads sensor damaged

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

fuel cap rubber seal cracking

Pass 3 Jul 2025 80,786 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad sensor wire is broken.

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

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

Slight engine oil leak.

Pass 31 Oct 2024 77,745 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

TPMS light on

Pass 4 May 2023 71,750 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2022 68,262 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs slight lip on edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 May 2021 65,647 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 64,328 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2019 60,292 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 55,702 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 48,778 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 48,778 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 44,304 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 34,805 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 34,805 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 25,473 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 18,665 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Mini (R57)?

Based on 45,115 MOT tests across 3,155 vehicles.

79.2%
Pass Rate
4,754
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
3,155
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 365
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 324
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 244
Registration plate lamp not working 223
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GR10 GEM is a 2010 Mini Mini (R57) in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2010 Mini Mini (R57) models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 55,108 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Mini (R57) fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 365 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GR10 GEM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini (R57) typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 16 years old, this Mini Mini (R57) is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GR10 GEM is a 2010 Mini Mini (R57), first registered on 20 March 2010.

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