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J116 SHA

2007 Mini Cooper

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

102,651 mi
Last recorded102,651 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Mini Cooper63,144 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ116 SHA
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 102,651 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2026 102,651 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 100,312 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Jun 2025 100,312 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 97,983 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s and n/s (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2023 95,247 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2023 95,247 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 91,878 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 88,123 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2021 88,123 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 83,938 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 80,264 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 77,720 miles

Front Wipers scraping on screen advise replace ASAP

Items removed from driver's view prior to test large mirror hanger

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Sep 2018 77,720 miles

Front Wipers scraping on screen advise replace ASAP

Items removed from driver's view prior to test large mirror hanger

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction phone holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2017 74,841 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Fail 2 Sep 2017 74,841 miles

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Sep 2016 73,818 miles

both front tyres are wearing on inner and outer edges

engine covers and under shields fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2015 65,350 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 57,631 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 50,828 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 43,091 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 34,689 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 24,882 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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J116 SHA is a 2007 Mini Cooper in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 J116 SHA registered?

J116 SHA is a 2007 Mini Cooper, first registered on 26 September 2007.

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The MOT history for J116 SHA shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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