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LB59 GWF

2009 Mini Cooper S

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

103,643 mi
Last recorded103,643 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 Mini Cooper S51,118 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB59 GWF
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2024 103,643 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2024 103,642 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Sep 2023 99,739 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 97,223 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 17 Oct 2022 97,223 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 92,461 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Suspect oil filter housing seal between engine block and housing leak

Pass 28 Jan 2021 91,686 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Suspect oil filter housing seal between engine block and housing leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2021 91,686 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting fractured Rear bush mount housing (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Suspect oil filter housing seal between engine block and housing leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 84,969 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2020 84,966 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 78,164 miles

Eml light on .

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (Both side) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 72,703 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Both rear tyres bald on inner edges

Eml light on dash

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Jan 2018 72,703 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Both rear tyres bald on inner edges

Eml light on dash

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 65,450 miles

exhaust front flaxy is slightly damaged

Fail 29 Nov 2016 65,449 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust front flaxy is slightly damaged

Pass 10 Dec 2015 61,388 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 55,376 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2014 49,231 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

deep cut on inner wall of n/s/f tyre

Pass 28 Dec 2012 38,237 miles

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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LB59 GWF is a 2009 Mini Cooper S in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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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LB59 GWF is a 2009 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 19 December 2009.

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