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LN56 LEW

2010 Mini Cooper D

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests32 (28 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

85,989 mi
Last recorded85,989 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Mini Cooper D76,628 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN56 LEW
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

28 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 85,989 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm 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 Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear 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))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2026 115,399 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 85,793 miles

Exhaust system corroded flexi

Nearside Front Suspension arm 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))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2025 85,793 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/45RF17 84W (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/45RF17 84W (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system corroded flexi

Nearside Front Suspension arm 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))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 106,531 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 12 Dec 2024 106,500 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 80,886 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 95,655 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2023 77,712 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 86,655 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 75,597 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2021 80,169 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 69,881 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 70,378 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

screen chipped in places

Pass 4 Feb 2020 65,776 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2019 59,501 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 61,416 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 48,281 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2018 60,661 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2017 54,394 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 37,840 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 46,375 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 34,631 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 39,968 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 30,574 miles

tyres cracking

Pass 17 Mar 2015 31,218 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 26,991 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 16,960 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 18 Dec 2013 24,026 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2013 24,026 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 10,474 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 10,472 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)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper D?

Based on 102,243 MOT tests across 8,949 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
6,017
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
8,949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 515
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 510
Registration plate lamp not working 410
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LN56 LEW is a 2010 Mini Cooper D in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2010 Mini Cooper D models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 76,628 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Cooper D fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 515 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LN56 LEW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper D typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 16 years old, this Mini Cooper D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LN56 LEW is a 2010 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 13 March 2010.

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