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RF57 BYA

2007 Mini Cooper Auto

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

38,962 mi
Last recorded38,962 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Mini Cooper Auto48,117 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF57 BYA
MakeMini
ModelCooper Auto
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 38,962 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside D-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2025 35,209 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2024 31,462 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2023 26,773 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2023 26,773 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested insecure incorrect pattern (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Central Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe just after catalyst (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 26,701 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 26,017 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 25,374 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2019 24,601 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 23,434 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 22,051 miles

slight perishing on rear tyres

Pass 17 Oct 2016 20,291 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 18,668 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 16,774 miles

nearside front tyre has a bad cut in outer sidewall

offside front tyre getting low on tread

Pass 15 Oct 2013 14,919 miles

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

slight damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 17 Oct 2012 13,051 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 10,815 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 8,796 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 20 Oct 2010 8,796 miles

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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RF57 BYA is a 2007 Mini Cooper Auto in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RF57 BYA, 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 RF57 BYA registered?

RF57 BYA is a 2007 Mini Cooper Auto, first registered on 2 November 2007.

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