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HG57 GFY

2007 Mini Cooper

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

159,688 mi
Last recorded159,688 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Mini Cooper63,144 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG57 GFY
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 159,688 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Lagging at 31% (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Rear suspension components and vehicle body has corrosion

Pass 27 Jan 2025 149,850 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2025 149,850 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2024 140,544 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Recommend tracking/alignment check due to how tyres have worn

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))

oil on minimum

Fail 25 Jan 2024 140,544 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Recommend tracking/alignment check due to how tyres have worn

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))

oil on minimum

Pass 19 Jan 2023 124,932 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2023 124,830 miles

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

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 26 Jan 2022 108,536 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 92,511 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 86,972 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2019 86,972 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2018 84,855 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2018 84,855 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective leaking when brake pedal is depressed (1.1.10 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2017 80,906 miles

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

items removed from screen prior to test

possible air/vacuum leak from pedal area, unable to determine source, advise further inspection

under trays fitted obscuring various items

Fail 4 Dec 2017 80,855 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

items removed from screen prior to test

possible air/vacuum leak from pedal area, unable to determine source, advise further inspection

under trays fitted obscuring various items

Pass 5 Dec 2016 72,962 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 72,962 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 62,968 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 52,689 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 52,678 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 46,410 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 39,905 miles

front discs corroded

rear tyres perished and cracking

Fail 4 Nov 2011 34,320 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/r top sidelight bulb not working

rear tyres perished on the outer sidewall

Pass 4 Nov 2011 34,320 miles

o/s/r top sidelight bulb not working

rear tyres perished on the outer sidewall

Pass 30 Oct 2010 28,499 miles

advise front brake discs scored

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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HG57 GFY is a 2007 Mini Cooper in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 HG57 GFY registered?

HG57 GFY is a 2007 Mini Cooper, first registered on 8 November 2007.

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