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MV57 BGU

2007 Mini Cooper Auto

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

66,840 mi
Last recorded66,840 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2022
Typical for 2007 Mini Cooper Auto48,117 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV57 BGU
MakeMini
ModelCooper Auto
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 24 Aug 2022 66,840 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 65,486 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Fail 19 Aug 2021 65,486 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Pass 27 Aug 2020 64,248 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Pass 9 Aug 2019 58,693 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Fail 8 Aug 2019 58,693 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure good year excellence 195 / 55 r 16 87 h (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Pass 27 Jul 2018 52,982 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 48,575 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

offside rear handbrake cable cracking up

Fail 25 Jul 2017 48,575 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine covers and under trays fitted

offside rear handbrake cable cracking up

Pass 12 Aug 2016 44,437 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

front brake pads low

nail on nearside rear tyre

offside rear tyre wearing on inner tread

Pass 2 Mar 2015 37,169 miles

frot wiper blades beginning to split up

Pass 6 Jan 2014 32,137 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 32,137 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 26,894 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 21,640 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 15,427 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Sep 2010 15,427 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper Auto?

Based on 21,476 MOT tests across 1,826 vehicles.

83.9%
Pass Rate
3,503
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
1,826
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 86
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 65
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 61
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MV57 BGU is a 2007 Mini Cooper Auto in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2007 Mini Cooper Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 48,117 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 Auto fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 86 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MV57 BGU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was MV57 BGU registered?

MV57 BGU is a 2007 Mini Cooper Auto, first registered on 25 September 2007.

Is MV57 BGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for MV57 BGU shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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