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VA07 YEC

2007 Mini Cooper S

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

87,199 mi
Last recorded87,199 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Mini Cooper S60,233 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA07 YEC
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 87,199 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2024 81,580 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2024 81,580 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working 501 bulb (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 77,565 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2023 72,564 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 63,072 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2022 63,072 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2022 63,053 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2021 54,444 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2021 54,440 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 43,611 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 40,882 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 38,758 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 36,072 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 33,899 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 31,118 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 28,981 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 28,975 miles

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

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

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

Brake wear warning lamp illuminated

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 27,066 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 24,821 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 23,164 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 20,989 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 20,989 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper S?

Based on 632,556 MOT tests across 100,336 vehicles.

86.7%
Pass Rate
5,231
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
100,336
On UK Roads
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VA07 YEC is a 2007 Mini Cooper S in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2007 Mini Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 60,233 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 S typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 19 years old, this Mini Cooper S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VA07 YEC is a 2007 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 17 July 2007.

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