Mini Mini (2007)
2007 Mini Mini
CarHunch analysed 43,129 real MOT records for the 2007 Mini Mini. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2007 MINI has a first-time MOT pass rate of 75.5%, which is 4.5 percentage points below the UK average—a meaningful gap that suggests inherent reliability challenges. More concerning, 41.6% of these vehicles have recorded at least one dangerous defect during their MOT history, well above acceptable thresholds and a serious red flag for buyers.
These MINIs are running at a median mileage of 61,138 miles, which is reasonable for their age, but the average of 4.61 failures per test indicates persistent mechanical issues beyond wear-and-tear. The 22.5 average advisories per vehicle point to accumulating minor problems that can snowball into costly repairs—have a pre-purchase inspection performed by a MINI specialist before committing.
What to check before buying a 2007 Mini Mini
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 41.6% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (91%) | 39,229 | 75.6% | 4.61 |
| Diesel (9%) | 3,900 | 75.3% | 4.66 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2007 Mini Mini vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2007 Mini Mini vehicles fall between 48,080 and 74,186 miles.
2007 Mini Mini — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 19,377 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (48% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2007 Mini Mini
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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97.7%
Oil leak, but not excessive
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48.6%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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46.9%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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41.8%
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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40.7%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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38.7%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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38.4%
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
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37.4%
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2007. Counts include advisories and failures.
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