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SV57 RSU

2007 Mini Cooper S

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

95,935 mi
Last recorded95,935 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Mini Cooper S60,233 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV57 RSU
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 95,935 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2026 95,934 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2025 93,017 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2025 93,017 miles

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

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective both (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside hand brake performance low

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

Pass 2 Mar 2024 91,302 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside hand brake performance low

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

under side areas not fully checked due to covers fitted

Fail 2 Mar 2024 91,302 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside hand brake performance low

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

under side areas not fully checked due to covers fitted

Pass 26 Aug 2023 89,783 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

under side areas not fully checked due to covers fitted

Fail 25 Aug 2023 89,783 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

under side areas not fully checked due to covers fitted

Pass 28 Nov 2022 87,962 miles

under side areas not fully checked due to covers fitted

Pass 22 Jul 2021 84,339 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2021 84,339 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 80,970 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 80,970 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 72,156 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 72,155 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 May 2018 66,080 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 66,017 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper S?

Based on 632,556 MOT tests across 100,336 vehicles.

86.7%
Pass Rate
5,231
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
100,336
On UK Roads
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SV57 RSU is a 2007 Mini Cooper S in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 2007 Mini Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 60,233 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 S typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 19 years old, this Mini Cooper S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SV57 RSU is a 2007 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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