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M12 TFG

2009 Mini Cooper S

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

78,132 mi
Last recorded78,132 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mini Cooper S51,118 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM12 TFG
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 78,132 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2026 78,113 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

oil low

Pass 23 Apr 2025 66,498 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2024 58,559 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2023 54,282 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 Apr 2023 54,282 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 28 Apr 2022 49,866 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2021 47,340 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 45,920 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Rear inner bushes slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 44,783 miles

Engine bay covers obscuring some components

Outer sill covers obscuring some prescribed areas

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

Unable to test rear seats & belts due to seat covers fitted

Fail 8 Aug 2019 44,782 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Engine bay covers obscuring some components

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

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

Outer sill covers obscuring some prescribed areas

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

Unable to test rear seats & belts due to seat covers fitted

Pass 3 Aug 2018 41,260 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip worn on edge (1.1.2 (c))

Engine bay covers obscuring some components

Outer sill covers obscuring some prescribed areas

Fail 3 Aug 2018 41,260 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip worn on edge (1.1.2 (c))

Engine bay covers obscuring some components

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Outer sill covers obscuring some prescribed areas

Pass 29 Jul 2017 36,245 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2017 36,245 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 32,149 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 32,149 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 13 Aug 2015 26,910 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 24,627 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2014 24,627 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 20,030 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 14,905 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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M12 TFG is a 2009 Mini Cooper S in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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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M12 TFG is a 2009 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 9 December 2009.

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