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RV10 TFA

2010 Mini Mini (R57)

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

85,213 mi
Last recorded85,213 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 2010 Mini Mini (R57)55,108 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV10 TFA
MakeMini
ModelMini (R57)
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 85,213 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2024 84,795 miles

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 May 2023 84,635 miles

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working UP ONE (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2022 81,850 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 76,961 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 76,959 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2019 71,762 miles

Nearside 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))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 62,564 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 54,953 miles

oil leaks

stone chip zone A

Pass 21 Jul 2016 44,059 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 29,641 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 22,228 miles

cuts in nearside rear tyre tread

Pass 22 Jul 2013 16,562 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 16,562 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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RV10 TFA is a 2010 Mini Mini (R57) in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2010 Mini Mini (R57) models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 55,108 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 RV10 TFA, 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 16 years old, this Mini Mini (R57) is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RV10 TFA registered?

RV10 TFA is a 2010 Mini Mini (R57), first registered on 5 March 2010.

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