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NH57 ELJ

2007 Mini Cooper

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,648 mi
Last recorded89,648 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Mini Cooper63,144 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH57 ELJ
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 89,648 miles

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

age related corrosion through out vehicle

Fail 14 Oct 2025 89,615 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 manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear SHOCK ABSORBER BODY CORRODED (BOTH)

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAILING ARM FRONT BUSH ( BOTH) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 85,075 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Recommend renewal (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Recommend renewal (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 21 Oct 2024 85,075 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 default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Recommend renewal (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Recommend renewal (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 82,918 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2023 82,913 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 default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 81,653 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2022 81,653 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2021 80,393 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2021 80,393 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 79,534 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2020 79,534 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2019 72,492 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 72,492 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2018 66,843 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 62,823 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 62,823 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 May 2016 50,506 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 May 2015 40,274 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 37,090 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 28,418 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 20,724 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 16,946 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 12,429 miles

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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NH57 ELJ is a 2007 Mini Cooper in Silver 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 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 NH57 ELJ registered?

NH57 ELJ is a 2007 Mini Cooper, first registered on 27 December 2007.

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