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S2 LJW

2010 Mini Mini (R57)

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

81,341 mi
Last recorded81,341 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2025
Typical for 2010 Mini Mini (R57)55,108 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS2 LJW
MakeMini
ModelMini (R57)
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2025 81,341 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Jul 2025 81,340 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2024 79,066 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2023 76,287 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2022 71,989 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2021 68,465 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 66,119 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 60,209 miles

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 31 Jul 2018 53,096 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 53,096 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 45,754 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 45,754 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 38,193 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 38,193 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 34,295 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 29,513 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 24,039 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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S2 LJW is a 2010 Mini Mini (R57) in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S2 LJW, 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 S2 LJW registered?

S2 LJW is a 2010 Mini Mini (R57), first registered on 30 September 2010.

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The MOT history for S2 LJW shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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