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S55 TGT

2010 Mini Mini (R57)

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

80,276 mi
Last recorded80,276 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2010 Mini Mini (R57)55,108 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS55 TGT
MakeMini
ModelMini (R57)
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 80,276 miles

NSF jack point missing

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

initial smoke from exhaust when emissions tested

oil leak

Fail 28 Apr 2026 80,276 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured 2 cracks (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

NSF jack point missing

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

initial smoke from exhaust when emissions tested

oil leak

Pass 7 Oct 2024 79,540 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 78,528 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2023 78,518 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 74,444 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 70,770 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 69,390 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2020 69,388 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 65,864 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2019 65,856 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords And worn inner edge with cracks (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Also worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 60,884 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracks and cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 55,958 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 48,631 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 42,881 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 May 2014 36,284 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 21 May 2013 29,475 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre out of shape

o/s/r tyre out of shape

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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S55 TGT is a 2010 Mini Mini (R57) in Grey 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 S55 TGT, 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 S55 TGT registered?

S55 TGT is a 2010 Mini Mini (R57), first registered on 14 June 2010.

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