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LR09 JUO

2009 Mini Cooper S

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

52,073 mi
Last recorded52,073 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Mini Cooper S51,118 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR09 JUO
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 52,073 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2026 52,073 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 50,603 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

rear exhaust corroded.

Pass 10 Nov 2023 47,694 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 6 Nov 2023 47,647 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2022 45,556 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower lower arm rear bush slight play

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

Offside Front Lower lower arm rear bush slight play

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

Fail 5 Nov 2022 45,556 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower lower arm rear bush slight play

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

Offside Front Lower lower arm rear bush slight play

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

Pass 13 Nov 2021 42,258 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 38,269 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 33,159 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 29,667 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 26,357 miles

Both rear tyres starting to wear unevenly on the inner edges

Rear Nail in tyre both ()

Pass 21 Mar 2016 20,768 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 14,737 miles

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

coolant level low

Pass 19 Mar 2014 12,803 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 12,803 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 10,304 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 7,465 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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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LR09 JUO is a 2009 Mini Cooper S in Black 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 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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What year was LR09 JUO registered?

LR09 JUO is a 2009 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 4 March 2009.

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