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LT57 FBU

2007 Mini Cooper S Auto

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

94,801 mi
Last recorded94,801 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Mini Cooper S Auto46,508 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT57 FBU
MakeMini
ModelCooper S Auto
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 94,801 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2026 94,801 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2025 93,484 miles

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 15 May 2025 93,482 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 86,709 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 79,677 miles

Front Coolant leak

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 77,215 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 75,678 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 23 Mar 2021 75,678 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 73,513 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2020 73,513 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 68,922 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2017 65,875 miles

Front f/tyres balding on edges.

Pass 5 Jan 2017 63,377 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 60,786 miles

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle

both rear indicators faded white

Pass 17 Oct 2014 52,511 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Oct 2013 45,728 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 36,767 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 13 Oct 2012 36,767 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 21 Oct 2011 27,761 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 27,761 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 11,876 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 11,843 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper S Auto?

Based on 10,031 MOT tests across 928 vehicles.

83.9%
Pass Rate
3,685
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
928
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 38
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 38
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 36
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 34
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 31
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LT57 FBU is a 2007 Mini Cooper S Auto in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2007 Mini Cooper S Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 46,508 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 Cooper S Auto fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 38 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LT57 FBU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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LT57 FBU is a 2007 Mini Cooper S Auto, first registered on 21 September 2007.

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