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J7 FCG

2007 Mini Cooper

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

102,779 mi
Last recorded102,779 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Mini Cooper63,144 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ7 FCG
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 102,779 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2025 102,779 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jul 2024 90,735 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 83,511 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 6 Jul 2023 83,511 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 82,656 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords All 4 road tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 80,156 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 77,653 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 70,977 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 70,977 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 64,291 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 58,616 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 54,418 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 52,186 miles

engine oil on minimum

rear exhaust rubber mount deteriorated

Pass 11 Sep 2013 48,051 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2013 48,051 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 20 Oct 2012 43,434 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2012 43,434 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 35,917 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front wiper blades ends split

rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 16 Oct 2010 29,585 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 12 Oct 2009 21,813 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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J7 FCG is a 2007 Mini Cooper in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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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J7 FCG is a 2007 Mini Cooper, first registered on 10 January 2007.

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