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MV57 ARF

2007 Mini Cooper

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

81,497 mi
Last recorded81,497 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Mini Cooper63,144 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV57 ARF
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2007
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 81,497 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2024 63,419 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2024 63,419 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2024 54,219 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2024 54,219 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2022 52,225 miles

Fuel cap o ring cracking

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 49,521 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also split inside tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective both mounts (6.1.2 (a))

fuel cap seal deteriorated

Pass 15 Dec 2020 45,624 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 43,503 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2019 43,503 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2018 40,391 miles

Nearside door mirror slightly insecure

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

coolant level low

fuel cap seal perished

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 7 Dec 2018 40,391 miles

Nearside door mirror slightly insecure

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

coolant level low

fuel cap seal perished

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2017 36,123 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 34,936 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 6 Oct 2016 31,802 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 27,533 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 22,352 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 20,213 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 19,186 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 17,490 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 15,690 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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MV57 ARF is a 2007 Mini Cooper in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 MV57 ARF registered?

MV57 ARF is a 2007 Mini Cooper, first registered on 9 September 2007.

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