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R16 KEH

2007 Mini Cooper S

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

105,094 mi
Last recorded105,094 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Mini Cooper S60,233 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR16 KEH
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 105,094 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi-pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2024 102,672 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 96,795 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 84,944 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 83,220 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 80,328 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 80,296 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 default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 75,936 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE BACK PLATES CORRODING AWAY.

UNDER BODY COVERS OBSCURING SOME TESTABLE ITEMS.

Fail 23 Aug 2019 75,828 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low ADVISE WILL AJUST WHEN NEW SENSOR FITTED (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative HEAD LAMP LEVELING SENSOR DAMAGED/NOT CONNECTED. (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low ADVISE WILL AJUST WHEN NEW SENSOR FITTED. (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate incorrect SPACING. (0.1 (c))

BOTH FRONT BRAKE BACK PLATES CORRODING AWAY.

UNDER BODY COVERS OBSCURING SOME TESTABLE ITEMS.

Pass 1 Oct 2018 70,601 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 63,871 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 57,777 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 57,777 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 53,063 miles

both rear tyres cracking

Fail 14 Oct 2015 53,063 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

both rear tyres cracking

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 24 Nov 2014 48,331 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 45,212 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2013 39,667 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s rear tyre cracking slightly

Pass 23 Jan 2012 33,040 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 24,401 miles

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

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

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

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

engine noisey from timing area

Fail 23 Dec 2010 26,401 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)

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

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

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

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

engine noisey from timing area

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper S?

Based on 632,556 MOT tests across 100,336 vehicles.

86.7%
Pass Rate
5,231
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
100,336
On UK Roads
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R16 KEH is a 2007 Mini Cooper S in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2007 Mini Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 60,233 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 S typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 19 years old, this Mini Cooper S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R16 KEH is a 2007 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 10 November 2007.

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