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RJ07 RYO

2007 Mini Cooper

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2025
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

137,258 mi
Last recorded137,258 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Mini Cooper63,144 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ07 RYO
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 17 Dec 2025 137,258 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/45-17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit (205/45-17) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

nearside front tyre non run flat all other tyres run flat

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 17 Apr 2024 134,303 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both fading (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

exhaust front flexi joint in poor condition

rear crossmembers corroded badly

Fail 16 Apr 2024 134,301 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 default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both fading (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

exhaust front flexi joint in poor condition

rear crossmembers corroded badly

Pass 20 Apr 2023 130,755 miles

allbrake discs corroded & worn

Pass 1 Jul 2021 129,312 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2021 129,266 miles

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

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Oct 2019 125,080 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear worn badly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2019 125,080 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear worn badly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 121,364 miles

exhaust system corroded

Fail 1 Nov 2018 121,364 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2017 116,363 miles

rear roll bar d bushes worn

Fail 3 Nov 2017 116,363 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear roll bar d bushes worn

Pass 3 Nov 2016 111,600 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

all brake discs poor

exhaust corroded

Fail 3 Nov 2016 111,600 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

all brake discs poor

exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2015 110,489 miles

front wiper blades split

Fail 24 Oct 2015 110,489 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front wiper blades split

Pass 18 Oct 2014 96,424 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 74,942 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front tyres wearing on edges

exhaust corroded

front discs lipped

n/s/r brake binding

Fail 5 Oct 2013 74,942 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front tyres wearing on edges

exhaust corroded

front discs lipped

n/s/r brake binding

Pass 6 Oct 2012 61,829 miles

front brake discs are lipped and corroded

rear brake discs are lipped and corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2011 54,158 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 54,158 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 44,912 miles

nearside rear tyre perished/cracked between tread

slight play in both front lower arm rear bushes

Pass 1 Apr 2010 29,426 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)

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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RJ07 RYO is a 2007 Mini Cooper in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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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RJ07 RYO is a 2007 Mini Cooper, first registered on 31 March 2007.

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