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MB07 JCW

2009 Mini John Cooper Works

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

96,083 mi
Last recorded96,083 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Mini John Cooper Works58,197 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMB07 JCW
MakeMini
ModelJohn Cooper Works
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2025 96,083 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

fuel cap seal deteriorated

Fail 3 Apr 2025 96,079 miles

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut insecurely attached pinch bolt missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake lining(s) incorrectly mounted lining has come away from back plate (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

fuel cap seal deteriorated

Pass 23 Mar 2024 95,265 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2023 87,526 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 84,694 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 83,804 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 82,168 miles

Centre-rear exhaust clamp lose

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2020 82,168 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/40/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Rear Exhaust clamp lose.

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2020 82,168 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/40/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Rear Exhaust clamp lose.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/40/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2019 80,276 miles

215/40/17 N/S/F TYRE WORN UNEVENLY AND DAMAGED O/S/F TYRE WORN UNEVENLY

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 77,837 miles

WIPER BLADES DETERIORATED

Fail 14 Feb 2018 77,837 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

WIPER BLADES DETERIORATED

Pass 27 Feb 2017 75,216 miles

front pads low

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Jun 2015 53,365 miles

ADVISE COVERS UNDER BONNET AREA

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 May 2014 36,850 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jul 2013 28,139 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 22 Jul 2013 28,139 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 19,189 miles

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

How Reliable is the Mini John Cooper Works?

Based on 140,278 MOT tests across 23,953 vehicles.

87.2%
Pass Rate
5,043
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
23,953
On UK Roads
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MB07 JCW is a 2009 Mini John Cooper Works in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2009 Mini John Cooper Works models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 58,197 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mini John Cooper Works typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 17 years old, this Mini John Cooper Works is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MB07 JCW is a 2009 Mini John Cooper Works, first registered on 5 March 2009.

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