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RA57 RCO

2007 Mini Cooper

Brown Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,313 mi
Last recorded95,313 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Mini Cooper63,144 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA57 RCO
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2007
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 95,313 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2025 95,309 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Hole caused by corrosion. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And starting to wear on inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2024 92,126 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 88,937 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlight lenses discoloured (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 83,301 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity condensation inside the lamp (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity condensation inside the lamp (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 79,358 miles

Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity condensation inside both lamps (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Fail 15 Nov 2021 79,352 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity condensation inside both lamps (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 74,271 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 69,081 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective x2 (3.4 (b) (i))

h/light wash inop.

Pass 15 Nov 2018 65,299 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2017 60,818 miles

Offside Front brake pipe - just starting to corrode

Offside spot inop.

Pass 18 Nov 2016 55,414 miles

Nearside Front anti roll bar mount - knock

Offside spot inop.

Pass 20 Nov 2015 49,627 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 42,658 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage wheel rims.

stone chips front windscreen.

Fail 22 Dec 2014 42,658 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage wheel rims.

offside front tyre wearing low both edges.

stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 25 Nov 2013 34,750 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 27,918 miles

front wipers are split.

slight movement in both rear antiroll bar D rubbers.

Pass 23 Dec 2011 22,581 miles

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

dog cage in rear of vehicle not allowing full inspection of seatbelts.

Pass 16 Dec 2010 16,910 miles

damage wheel rims.

stone chips front windscreen.

unable to test rear seats and belts(seats down and dog crate fitted).

Fail 16 Dec 2010 16,910 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

damage wheel rims.

stone chips front windscreen.

unable to test rear seats and belts(seats down and dog crate fitted).

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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RA57 RCO is a 2007 Mini Cooper in Brown with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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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RA57 RCO is a 2007 Mini Cooper, first registered on 29 December 2007.

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