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LJ57 SLU

2007 Mini Cooper

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,257 mi
Last recorded79,257 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2024
Typical for 2007 Mini Cooper63,144 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ57 SLU
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2024 79,257 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2023 73,929 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 70,744 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 70,319 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 69,932 miles

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

underside components covered in surface corrosion

Pass 3 Jul 2019 69,241 miles

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front in and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2019 69,241 miles

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

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

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front in and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 68,925 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2018 68,693 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 60,704 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 53,947 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge 195/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 48,812 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 47,771 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 45,377 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 28 May 2013 43,249 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 28 May 2013 43,249 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 39,840 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 31,609 miles

both font tyres worn on outer edges(195/55x16 runflats)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 20,333 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 20,333 miles

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

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 SLU is a 2007 Mini Cooper in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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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What year was LJ57 SLU registered?

LJ57 SLU is a 2007 Mini Cooper, first registered on 25 October 2007.

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