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RO03 GEN

2017 Mini Mini (R57)

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

17,751 mi
Last recorded17,751 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO03 GEN
MakeMini
ModelMini (R57)
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 17,751 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2026 24,934 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2026 24,933 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2025 16,519 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 23,980 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2025 23,980 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 14,665 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2024 22,280 miles

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

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

Front wipers noisy / juddering

Nearside Rear All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2023 12,814 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 6 Jan 2023 21,614 miles

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

exhaust deteriorated at flexi

Pass 6 Sep 2022 11,052 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2022 11,052 miles

Offside Front Position lamp lens seriously defective Side/fog light lens damaged (4.2.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 21,134 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 9,675 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 20,384 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2021 20,384 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 8,234 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 19,829 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 18,783 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 17,847 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 17,124 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 16,012 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 13,087 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 13,087 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 10,029 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 9,984 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Fail 7 Mar 2013 7,464 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 7,464 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Mini (R57)?

Based on 45,115 MOT tests across 3,155 vehicles.

79.2%
Pass Rate
4,754
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
3,155
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 365
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 324
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 244
Registration plate lamp not working 223
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RO03 GEN is a 2017 Mini Mini (R57) in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

The most common reason a Mini Mini (R57) fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 365 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RO03 GEN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini (R57) typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 9 years old, this Mini Mini (R57) is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was RO03 GEN registered?

RO03 GEN is a 2017 Mini Mini (R57), first registered on 25 September 2017.

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