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LB59 LVO

2009 Mini Cooper

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

87,651 mi
Last recorded87,651 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mini Cooper59,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB59 LVO
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 87,651 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2026 87,549 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2025 77,518 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 72,660 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Dec 2023 72,658 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge 175 65r15

Pass 12 Jan 2023 67,532 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flex y pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Jan 2023 67,531 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 62,616 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 57,239 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 50,814 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Dec 2018 40,501 miles

OSR brake binding slightly

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2017 36,640 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2017 36,640 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres cracked & perished

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 31,697 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 28,817 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 25,461 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 22,598 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 18,355 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Nov 2012 18,355 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil level very low

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 LVO is a 2009 Mini Cooper in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 LVO is a 2009 Mini Cooper, first registered on 19 December 2009.

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