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SL07 LCW

2007 Mini Cooper Auto

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,820 mi
Last recorded92,820 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2024
Typical for 2007 Mini Cooper Auto48,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL07 LCW
MakeMini
ModelCooper Auto
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2024 92,820 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2024 92,785 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2023 87,242 miles

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

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

Plastic sill covers fitted to both sides unable to fully check outer sills

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

Undertrays fitted unable to fully check condition of vehicle chassis

Fail 19 May 2023 87,242 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

Plastic sill covers fitted to both sides unable to fully check outer sills

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

Undertrays fitted unable to fully check condition of vehicle chassis

Pass 17 May 2022 81,001 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

plastic sill covers fitted unable to check condition of sills

plastic undertrays fitted unable to fully check underneath of vehicle

Fail 17 May 2022 81,000 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

EML LIGHT ON

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

plastic sill covers fitted unable to check condition of sills

plastic undertrays fitted unable to fully check underneath of vehicle

Pass 18 May 2021 75,150 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 2x rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump/rocker cover area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

exhaust corroded

Fail 18 May 2021 75,150 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 2x rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump/rocker cover area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

exhaust corroded

Pass 20 May 2020 70,273 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear wishbone arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Fail 20 May 2020 70,273 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear wishbone arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 61,837 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 2x (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 May 2018 54,575 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 54,575 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2017 54,574 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Nov 2017 54,574 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 53,146 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 49,528 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 45,099 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 45,099 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Slight bind on offside rear wheel

Pass 4 Mar 2014 40,446 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 35,097 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 30,134 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 24,542 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 19,283 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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SL07 LCW is a 2007 Mini Cooper Auto in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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 SL07 LCW, 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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SL07 LCW is a 2007 Mini Cooper Auto, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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