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LJ57 DJK

2007 Mini Cooper

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

88,276 mi
Last recorded88,276 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 Mini Cooper63,144 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ57 DJK
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 88,276 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2025 88,276 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2024 83,993 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2024 83,993 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2023 82,673 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 80,510 miles
Fail 31 May 2022 80,507 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective both rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm + wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm + bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 77,494 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres wearing slightly out of shape

Fail 29 Jan 2021 77,494 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

both rear tyres wearing slightly out of shape

Pass 15 Aug 2019 71,075 miles

Gear selection seems very stiff.

O/s rear brake disc is corroding.

Rear tyres are wearing on the inner edges & n/s is only just above the limit.

Fail 13 Aug 2019 71,012 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Cut by out of place backplate. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Gear selection seems very stiff.

O/s rear brake disc is corroding.

Rear tyres are wearing on the inner edges & n/s is only just above the limit.

Tyre pressure monitoring system light is on.

Pass 8 Aug 2017 58,450 miles

Front tyres are close to the limit of wear.

Fail 8 Aug 2017 58,450 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front tyres are close to the limit of wear.

Headlamp aim too high Both. (1.8)

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative Both. (1.7.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 48,323 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 45,697 miles

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

Rear exhaust rubber unattached but exhaust still supported

Fail 15 Feb 2016 45,697 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Nearside & Offside 205/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear exhaust rubber unattached but exhaust still supported

Pass 16 Feb 2015 36,062 miles

both front tyres have a few small cuts in outer walls

Fail 16 Feb 2015 36,062 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres have a few small cuts in outer walls

Pass 14 Feb 2014 25,061 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 22,785 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 20,020 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 17,598 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2010 15,076 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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LJ57 DJK is a 2007 Mini Cooper in Silver 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 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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LJ57 DJK is a 2007 Mini Cooper, first registered on 4 September 2007.

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