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MV57 LYH

2007 Mini Cooper

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

83,544 mi
Last recorded83,544 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2024
Typical for 2007 Mini Cooper63,144 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2024 83,544 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2024 83,436 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2023 79,251 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2023 79,213 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

water leak

Pass 19 Nov 2022 73,910 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smear the screen (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2022 73,899 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 47% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smear the screen (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil on min

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 71,314 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 65,110 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 65,109 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2019 52,728 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 49,191 miles

Front both windscreen wipers are splitting

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 45,404 miles

nearside front tyre 2mm

Pass 5 Dec 2016 41,716 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Pass 30 Nov 2015 37,513 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

fuel cap seal cracking on outer edge of seal

Pass 1 Dec 2014 33,189 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 33,189 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 28,688 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 27,394 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 22,543 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 17,474 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 17,474 miles

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)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 10,780 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 LYH is a 2007 Mini Cooper in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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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What year was MV57 LYH registered?

MV57 LYH is a 2007 Mini Cooper, first registered on 15 September 2007.

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