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J800 EAB

2009 Mini Cooper S

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

99,521 mi
Last recorded99,521 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mini Cooper S51,118 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ800 EAB
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 99,521 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 26 Jan 2026 99,490 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 24 Dec 2024 93,356 miles

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Dec 2024 93,298 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2023 81,960 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Fail 16 Jun 2023 81,960 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 74,691 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2022 74,687 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 66,368 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2021 66,368 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 59,455 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 51,558 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 46,439 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm cracking in tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Nov 2017 44,587 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear tyre cracks in tread pattern

Pass 14 Nov 2016 39,201 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 33,538 miles

NAIL IN O/S/R TYRE

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

Offside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 24,661 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 16,837 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 14,463 miles

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

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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J800 EAB is a 2009 Mini Cooper S in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2009 Mini Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 51,118 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 17 years old, this Mini Cooper S is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J800 EAB is a 2009 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 14 December 2009.

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