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VN07 HCP

2007 Mini Cooper

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,837 mi
Last recorded101,837 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Mini Cooper63,144 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN07 HCP
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 101,837 miles

Fuel cap seal splitting

General corrosion on under side of vehicle

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear exhaust hanger split but exhaust not likely to fall from vehicle (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 96,886 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2023 89,082 miles

fuel cap seal splitting - recommend replacing

rear exhaust hangars perishing but exhaust not likely to fall from vehicle

Fail 18 Aug 2023 89,079 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

fuel cap seal splitting - recommend replacing

rear exhaust hangars perishing but exhaust not likely to fall from vehicle

Pass 29 Jul 2022 83,754 miles

Offside Rear brakes slightly sticking

fuel cap seal splitting

Fail 29 Jul 2022 83,751 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brakes slightly sticking

fuel cap seal splitting

Pass 3 Jun 2021 81,834 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 1 Jun 2021 81,883 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

NOTE: Engine overheated at end of emissions test - recommend further investigation / repair as necessary

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2019 77,526 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2019 72,498 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 71,190 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine management light

Fail 4 Apr 2018 71,190 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at rear silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded before flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded before flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded before flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded before flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

engine management light on

Pass 4 Apr 2017 68,631 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front and rear both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 65,143 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides before flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

Fail 7 Mar 2016 65,140 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides before flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2015 60,194 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 26 Feb 2015 60,194 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 53,189 miles

baffles loose in back box

Pass 7 Mar 2013 43,578 miles

exhaust deterating in parts

Pass 29 Mar 2012 37,118 miles

Backbox outer casing corroded

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Sill covers fitted

Fail 28 Mar 2012 37,118 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Backbox outer casing corroded

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Sill covers fitted

Pass 30 Mar 2011 32,702 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2010 28,507 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 28,507 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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VN07 HCP is a 2007 Mini Cooper in White 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 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 63,144 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 19 years old, this Mini Cooper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VN07 HCP is a 2007 Mini Cooper, first registered on 28 March 2007.

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