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LA07 SJX

2007 Mini Cooper

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

92,290 mi
Last recorded92,290 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2025
Typical for 2007 Mini Cooper63,144 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA07 SJX
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2025 92,290 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 10 Jan 2025 92,268 miles

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 manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 29 Aug 2024 91,934 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 91,241 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 5 Sep 2023 91,241 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect polish (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect polish (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 89,712 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to get low (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slight bind (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2022 89,712 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 175 65 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to get low (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slight bind (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 87,967 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 87,074 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Sep 2020 87,074 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low adjusted on beam setter (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect replace h4 bulb (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 85,961 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 83,760 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 81,251 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 81,251 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 77,365 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 73,687 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 69,009 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 69,009 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 62,763 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 55,062 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 44,366 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

n/s/f tyre 1.6 mm, o/s/f tyre 2mm

Pass 23 Aug 2011 44,366 miles

n/s/f tyre 1.6 mm, o/s/f tyre 2mm

Pass 26 Aug 2010 34,503 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 34,503 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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LA07 SJX is a 2007 Mini Cooper in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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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What year was LA07 SJX registered?

LA07 SJX is a 2007 Mini Cooper, first registered on 27 August 2007.

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