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J50 ELY

2007 Mini Cooper S

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

103,459 mi
Last recorded103,459 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 Mini Cooper S60,233 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ50 ELY
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 103,459 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH NS O/S (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Jul 2025 103,459 miles

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

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH NS O/S (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 97,408 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 94,154 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2023 94,148 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))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 84,899 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2020 75,502 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 69,070 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 64,037 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 61,507 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 57,163 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 53,006 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2015 53,004 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 45,839 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 45,839 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

Fail 5 Sep 2013 38,308 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Offside front tyre worn outer edge

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 38,308 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside front tyre worn outer edge

Fail 27 Sep 2012 33,159 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 33,159 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 29,880 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 29,880 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 24,663 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 20 Sep 2010 24,663 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 Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper S?

Based on 632,556 MOT tests across 100,336 vehicles.

86.7%
Pass Rate
5,231
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
100,336
On UK Roads
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J50 ELY is a 2007 Mini Cooper S in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 2007 Mini Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 60,233 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 S typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 19 years old, this Mini Cooper S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J50 ELY is a 2007 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 27 September 2007.

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