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LC07 HVR

2007 Mini Mini (R57)

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

78,655 mi
Last recorded78,655 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 Mini Mini (R57)53,634 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC07 HVR
MakeMini
ModelMini (R57)
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 78,655 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2025 78,644 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 Rear 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 5 Jul 2024 75,094 miles

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 70,998 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 66,389 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 61,838 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Jul 2021 61,838 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 56,428 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 50,345 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2019 50,345 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 43,763 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a nail in the tread

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

Pass 8 Jul 2017 37,517 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2017 37,517 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)

Pass 23 Jul 2016 32,283 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 29,211 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 23,807 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 23,807 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 18,810 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 18,810 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 15,675 miles

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

offside tyre on legal limit

Pass 25 Jul 2011 12,907 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 9,516 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 9,516 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 9,443 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 9,290 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Mini (R57)?

Based on 45,115 MOT tests across 3,155 vehicles.

79.2%
Pass Rate
4,754
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
3,155
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 365
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 324
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 244
Registration plate lamp not working 223
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LC07 HVR is a 2007 Mini Mini (R57) in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 2007 Mini Mini (R57) models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 53,634 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mini Mini (R57) fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 365 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LC07 HVR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini (R57) typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 19 years old, this Mini Mini (R57) is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LC07 HVR registered?

LC07 HVR is a 2007 Mini Mini (R57), first registered on 30 April 2007.

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