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LJ07 YZU

2007 Mini Cooper

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

106,608 mi
Last recorded106,608 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 2007 Mini Cooper63,144 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ07 YZU
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 106,608 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2025 106,608 miles

Rear Emissions unable to be completed exhaust leak/corroded back box (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 104,742 miles

Central Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage across rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Apr 2024 104,731 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage across rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 104,142 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Pipe behind steering rack. (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Pipe in front of steering rack. (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 103,846 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Pipe in front of steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Fail 25 Jan 2022 103,846 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Deep cuts in tread expose cords. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Pipe in front of steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Runflat and conventional tyres mixed on rear axle. Runflat on at nearside rear.

Pass 21 Sep 2020 99,786 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2019 93,436 miles

Both rear tyres cracking between tread.

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

Pass 23 May 2018 88,154 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2016 81,269 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 71,615 miles

both rear tyres bald on edge

Fail 2 Nov 2015 71,591 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both rear tyres bald on edge

Pass 29 Aug 2014 64,228 miles

near side front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 30 Oct 2013 58,547 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 51,240 miles

deterioration to rear exhaust box

Pass 1 Aug 2011 43,886 miles

oil leak

Pass 14 Jul 2010 31,870 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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LJ07 YZU is a 2007 Mini Cooper in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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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LJ07 YZU is a 2007 Mini Cooper, first registered on 18 July 2007.

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