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Y26 BRT

2010 Mini Cooper D

Yellow Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

154,631 mi
Last recorded154,631 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Mini Cooper D76,628 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY26 BRT
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2010
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 154,631 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2025 148,867 miles

Front Nail in tyre nearside & offside ()

Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside & offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside & offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Mar 2025 148,867 miles

Front Nail in tyre nearside & offside ()

Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside & offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside & offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 141,360 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2023 135,301 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 131,965 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2022 131,961 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 126,746 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 115,837 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 110,705 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2019 122,705 miles

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

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

Offside Rear TYRE HAS SLIGHT STEPPING INNER TREAD

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 100,164 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 86,815 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 72,611 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 61,242 miles

o/s/r tyre inner edge ,treads lifting/out of shape.

Pass 14 Apr 2014 47,161 miles

o/s/r tyre slighty out of shape

slight wear inner edge n/s/f tyre

Fail 14 Apr 2014 47,161 miles

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

o/s/r tyre slighty out of shape

slight wear inner edge n/s/f tyre

Pass 16 Apr 2013 34,265 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2013 34,248 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper D?

Based on 102,243 MOT tests across 8,949 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
6,017
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
8,949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 515
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 510
Registration plate lamp not working 410
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Y26 BRT is a 2010 Mini Cooper D in Yellow with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2010 Mini Cooper D models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 76,628 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 D fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 515 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y26 BRT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper D typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 16 years old, this Mini Cooper D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y26 BRT is a 2010 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 17 March 2010.

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