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LC57 NJU

2007 Mini Cooper

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,718 mi
Last recorded126,718 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2022
Typical for 2007 Mini Cooper63,144 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC57 NJU
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2022 126,718 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 4 May 2022 126,682 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2021 122,068 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2021 122,064 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2020 122,037 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Leak from flexi pipe and centre box (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Clutch cylinder pipe corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Plastic under trays obscuring view of underside of vehicle

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

Pass 13 Nov 2019 118,462 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Nov 2019 118,462 miles

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 111,548 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 111,547 miles

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jul 2017 93,726 miles

Body has slight corrosion brake back plates (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 78,557 miles

warning light on

Pass 6 Jul 2015 65,385 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 55,560 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 47,239 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 30,560 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 22,739 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 16,984 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 16,984 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.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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LC57 NJU is a 2007 Mini Cooper in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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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What year was LC57 NJU registered?

LC57 NJU is a 2007 Mini Cooper, first registered on 31 October 2007.

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