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GR56 LOU

2007 Mini Cooper

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

111,436 mi
Last recorded111,436 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Mini Cooper63,144 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR56 LOU
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 111,436 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2023 110,716 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened OFFSIDE +NEARSIDE REAR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin OFFSIDE +NEARSIDE REAR (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 28 Dec 2023 110,716 miles

Emissions unable to be completed OIL LEVEL BELOW MINIMUM (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect OFFSIDE +NEARSIDE NO PATTERN (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened OFFSIDE +NEARSIDE REAR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin OFFSIDE +NEARSIDE REAR (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning OFFSIDE +NEARSIDE REAR (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2022 106,365 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2022 106,347 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which significantly reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which significantly reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 101,226 miles

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

Nearside Rear All position lamps light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear All position lamps light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2020 88,670 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 84,405 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

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

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view both front (3.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 May 2018 76,236 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 67,836 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 67,836 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 May 2016 62,029 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 57,561 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 53,747 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 49,894 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2013 49,894 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) inappropriately repaired (3.5.1n)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 44,827 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 44,827 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Apr 2010 23,994 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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GR56 LOU is a 2007 Mini Cooper in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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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What year was GR56 LOU registered?

GR56 LOU is a 2007 Mini Cooper, first registered on 9 August 2007.

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