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LT57 VPC

2007 Mini Cooper

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

112,595 mi
Last recorded112,595 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2024
Typical for 2007 Mini Cooper63,144 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT57 VPC
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2024 112,595 miles

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

Nearside Front jack block missing

Nearside Rear Outer fuel cap seal device has dry cracking

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear jacking block missing

Fail 16 Jan 2024 112,595 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners and sat nav cradle ()

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

Nearside Front jack block missing

Nearside Rear Outer fuel cap seal device has dry cracking

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear jacking block missing

Pass 19 Jan 2023 105,740 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

OIL LEVEL LOW

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2023 105,740 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

OIL LEVEL LOW

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 101,592 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 100,297 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Fail 10 Aug 2020 100,150 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside reverse light out

Rear tyres wearing low on tread on outer parts of tyres

Pass 31 May 2019 98,042 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 90,734 miles

engine oil on minimum

Pass 5 Aug 2016 71,817 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 71,817 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 54,596 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 54,596 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 42,540 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 39,594 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 39,443 miles

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 36,711 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 28,303 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 21,690 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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LT57 VPC is a 2007 Mini Cooper in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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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LT57 VPC is a 2007 Mini Cooper, first registered on 6 October 2007.

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