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LB59 EWJ

2009 Mini Cooper

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

50,577 mi
Last recorded50,577 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mini Cooper59,600 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB59 EWJ
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 50,577 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

fuel cap seal perishing

Fail 18 Mar 2026 50,563 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

fuel cap seal perishing

Pass 27 Feb 2025 46,024 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2024 41,920 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2024 41,920 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 40,105 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 36,961 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Starting to wear low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Starting to wear low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Slightly deteriorated (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Slightly deteriorated (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 11 Feb 2022 36,961 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both front (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Starting to wear low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Starting to wear low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Slightly deteriorated (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Slightly deteriorated (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 20 Feb 2021 34,528 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 32,747 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 30,371 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2019 30,370 miles

Offside Rear Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 27,859 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

body damage O/S/R bumper

Pass 22 Feb 2017 24,739 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 20,998 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 16,714 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 9 Jan 2015 16,714 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 12,788 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2012 8,572 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 8,572 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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LB59 EWJ is a 2009 Mini Cooper in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2009 Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 59,600 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 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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LB59 EWJ is a 2009 Mini Cooper, first registered on 4 December 2009.

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