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SL10 BVR

2010 Mini Cooper

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

67,149 mi
Last recorded67,149 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Mini Cooper57,217 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL10 BVR
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 67,149 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2024 63,748 miles

Central Rear Floor not fully secure (6.2.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2024 63,719 miles

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

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

heavy surface corrosion front and rear suspension components

Pass 20 Nov 2023 63,175 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2023 63,170 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))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 61,260 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material swollen beneath plastic outer coating (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material swollen beneath plastic outer coating (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Oct 2022 61,236 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material swollen beneath plastic outer coating (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material swollen beneath plastic outer coating (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 58,236 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 57,877 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 53,812 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 47,638 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2019 47,633 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Pass 11 Feb 2019 43,925 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 26 Feb 2018 38,584 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 33,125 miles

BOTH REAR TYRE S ARE BADLY PERISHED ON SIDE WALLS AND TREAD AREA S

ENGINE COVER AND UNDER TRAYS ARE FITTED

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin LOOK LOW (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 27,623 miles

both rear tyres perished/cracking on outer sidewalls

engine oil level low

Pass 14 Feb 2015 21,692 miles

n/s/f tyre side wall starting to crack and perish

n/s/r tyre side wall starting to crack and perish

o/s/f tyre side wall starting to crack and perish

o/s/r tyre side wall starting to crack and perish

Pass 8 Feb 2014 15,629 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2013 11,009 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Mar 2013 11,009 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper?

Based on 1,705,479 MOT tests across 247,583 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
5,128
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
247,583
On UK Roads
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SL10 BVR is a 2010 Mini Cooper in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2010 Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 57,217 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mini Cooper typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 16 years old, this Mini Cooper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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SL10 BVR is a 2010 Mini Cooper, first registered on 5 March 2010.

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