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YJ07 GMK

2007 Mini Mini (R57)

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

88,561 mi
Last recorded88,561 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Mini Mini (R57)53,634 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ07 GMK
MakeMini
ModelMini (R57)
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 88,561 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2024 82,122 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 79,127 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2022 77,043 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2021 75,532 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Nov 2021 75,532 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 74,433 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2020 74,420 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 72,695 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 70,228 miles

Rear tyres out off shape

Pass 29 Jul 2017 64,408 miles

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)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 57,501 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 49,890 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2014 43,727 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2013 37,932 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 30,153 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 23,133 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 16,624 miles

wipers poor wipe.--both front tyres worn on edges.

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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YJ07 GMK is a 2007 Mini Mini (R57) in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YJ07 GMK, 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 YJ07 GMK registered?

YJ07 GMK is a 2007 Mini Mini (R57), first registered on 24 August 2007.

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