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DB51 MCL

2009 Mini Cooper

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

29,126 mi
Last recorded29,126 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Mini Cooper59,600 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDB51 MCL
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 29,126 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 23,535 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 20,383 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre outer shoulder as marked ()

both front and rear subframes have some corrosion

both front tyres splitting in tread areas

some corrosion on both rear coil springs

Pass 7 Jun 2022 19,275 miles

front subframe and lower wish bones have some corrosion

Pass 11 Jun 2021 18,500 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2021 18,500 miles

Windscreen washer not working both not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 16,746 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2020 16,746 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

some corrosion on rear brake discs

Pass 18 Jun 2019 15,711 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 15,125 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2018 15,124 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 14,250 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended both top strut mounts (2.4.F.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 13,101 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 13,101 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 11,316 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres scrubbing outer edges

Pass 20 Jun 2014 10,275 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 8,604 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 7,000 miles

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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DB51 MCL is a 2009 Mini Cooper in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2009 Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 59,600 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

The Mini Cooper typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 17 years old, this Mini Cooper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DB51 MCL registered?

DB51 MCL is a 2009 Mini Cooper, first registered on 26 June 2009.

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The MOT history for DB51 MCL shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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