2007 · 17 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2007 MINI Cooper MOT pass rate and common faults

803 MOT tests in 2024. 53.3% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

94Below average
Passed first time53.3%
Failed or needed repairs46.7%
Typical mileage at test89,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 803 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working12.2%
  2. Catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits6.2%
  3. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits6.0%
  4. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction5.7%
  5. Catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits5.0%
  6. Catalyst emissions: hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits4.7%
  7. Catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits4.4%
  8. Coil spring: fractured or broken3.7%
  9. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect3.4%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Emissions & leaks42.5%
  2. Lights & electrics29.4%
  3. Suspension13.9%
  4. Brakes13.4%
  5. Tyres6.4%
  6. Body & chassis6.2%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.0%
  8. Seat belts & airbags2.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine23.8%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.7%
  3. Sub-frame: corroded and seriously weakened13.8%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened11.6%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn9.0%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: position lamp: not working. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2007 MINI Cooper?

In 2024, 53.3% of 2007 MINI Cooper cars passed their MOT first time, across 803 tests. The average for all 17-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2007 MINI Cooper?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits; catalyst emissions: lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits. The biggest problem area was emissions & leaks.

Is the 2007 MINI Cooper reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 94, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).