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OV57 LBF

2007 Mini Cooper

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

103,855 mi
Last recorded103,855 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 2007 Mini Cooper63,144 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV57 LBF
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 103,855 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 97,356 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front tyres wearing low

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear subframe slightly corroded

Fail 5 Jun 2024 97,347 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Brake pad warning light on

Exhaust heatshield at rear loose

Front tyres wearing low

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear subframe slightly corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2023 89,938 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2023 89,935 miles

Emissions unable to be completed temperature warning light (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2022 85,039 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 81,952 miles

Fuel cap seal deteriorating.

Offside Rear Brake disk - Pitted and corroded.

Fail 8 Jun 2021 81,952 miles

Fuel cap seal deteriorating.

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake disk - Pitted and corroded.

Pass 11 Jun 2020 79,365 miles

Offside Rear Tyre - uneven tread wear.

Park brake - MINIMUM limit just met.

Rear Wheels - slight resistance to rotation.

Pass 18 Apr 2019 74,725 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel - slight resistance to rotation.

Pass 3 Apr 2018 69,164 miles

Offside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corrosion. (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 63,826 miles

Nearside Front Tyre - edge wear.

Rear Inner Brake disk corrosion.

Pass 19 Apr 2016 58,712 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disk corrosion.

Pass 13 Apr 2015 52,656 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 46,244 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 42,044 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 40,317 miles

both front tyers worn on edges and low on tread

cover sills fitted unable to inspect outer sills

front brake pads worn

off side rear tyre wearing on inner edge

slight buckle to off side front inner wheel rim

under side mostly covered unable to fully inspect systems and structure

Pass 31 Oct 2011 31,288 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 31 Oct 2011 31,288 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 22,807 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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OV57 LBF is a 2007 Mini Cooper in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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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OV57 LBF is a 2007 Mini Cooper, first registered on 17 October 2007.

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