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YB56 GYY

2007 Mini Mini (R57)

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,180 mi
Last recorded108,180 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 2007 Mini Mini (R57)53,634 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB56 GYY
MakeMini
ModelMini (R57)
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 108,180 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2024 99,659 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 92,315 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 9 May 2023 92,284 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))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 18 May 2022 82,480 miles

Front BRAKE BACK PLATES CORRODED

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened DONUT STARTING TO SPLIT (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective SMALL SPLIT (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted SMALL DENT (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 18 May 2022 82,480 miles

Front BRAKE BACK PLATES CORRODED

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened DONUT STARTING TO SPLIT (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective SMALL SPLIT (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted SMALL DENT (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing X 1 (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2020 78,852 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 72,321 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2018 71,819 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and surrounding components,advise (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both osf and nsf close to limit,advise (5.2.3 (e))

Front both inner rack ends have some play,advise

Lower vehicle has under trays obscuring some inspections,advise

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush,advise (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush,advise (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Dec 2018 71,819 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and surrounding components,advise (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both osf and nsf close to limit,advise (5.2.3 (e))

Front both inner rack ends have some play,advise

Lower vehicle has under trays obscuring some inspections,advise

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush,advise (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device component leaking fuel cap seal deteriorated (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush,advise (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Dec 2018 71,740 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 69,546 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 8 Jan 2018 69,546 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2016 66,071 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 59,244 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Pass 15 Nov 2014 50,886 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 46,246 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 43,313 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 43,313 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 May 2012 37,858 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 May 2012 37,700 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 May 2011 34,482 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 34,482 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 26,966 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Mini (R57)?

Based on 45,115 MOT tests across 3,155 vehicles.

79.2%
Pass Rate
4,754
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
3,155
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 365
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 324
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 244
Registration plate lamp not working 223
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YB56 GYY is a 2007 Mini Mini (R57) in Black 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 Mini (R57) models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 53,634 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 Mini (R57) fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 365 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YB56 GYY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini (R57) typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 19 years old, this Mini Mini (R57) is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YB56 GYY registered?

YB56 GYY is a 2007 Mini Mini (R57), first registered on 5 January 2007.

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