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J222 NKY

2007 Mini Cooper

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,067 mi
Last recorded97,067 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Mini Cooper63,144 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ222 NKY
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 97,067 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2025 95,367 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 93,394 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 91,297 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 86,577 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2022 86,577 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2022 86,522 miles

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

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))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Pressure drop after first use, water not reaching screen. (3.5 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 34% imbalance recorded. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Fuel cap seal starting to perish, still maintaining a seal.

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front upper mounts, bonding failing at centre sleeve. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking around outer sidewall/tread joint, dated 2014. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Cambelt area. Recommend inspect ASAP. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efforts only just meet requirements. Offside lower and not locking at full effort.

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 32% imbalance recorded. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Slight play/movement detected in nearside of steering rack.

Pass 1 Mar 2021 83,310 miles

Offside Rear 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))

Fail 24 Feb 2021 83,227 miles

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

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

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))

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

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

Offside Rear 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))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 79,323 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

oil leak

plastic under trays fitted could not view

Fail 27 Jan 2020 79,323 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

oil leak

plastic under trays fitted could not view

Pass 31 Jan 2019 70,544 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2019 70,544 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2018 61,036 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

Fail 30 Jan 2018 61,036 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 10 Feb 2017 55,892 miles

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and Rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Feb 2017 55,892 miles

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and Rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 46,789 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Feb 2016 46,789 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 41,966 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 36,240 miles

light cracking in the tread of all four tyres

Pass 18 Jan 2013 30,943 miles

rear discs are corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2012 24,936 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2010 18,263 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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J222 NKY is a 2007 Mini Cooper in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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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J222 NKY is a 2007 Mini Cooper, first registered on 8 December 2007.

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