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MT09 LXW

2009 Mini John Cooper Works

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

50,318 mi
Last recorded50,318 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Mini John Cooper Works58,197 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT09 LXW
MakeMini
ModelJohn Cooper Works
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 50,318 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2024 47,017 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 44,354 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2022 42,266 miles

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

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

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

Fuel cap seal perished but still sealing

Pass 13 Jul 2021 39,973 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 39,048 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2020 39,048 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 37,755 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Front brake back plates corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2018 35,471 miles

Front Coolant leak

Fail 18 Jul 2018 35,452 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coolant leak

Pass 21 Jul 2017 33,244 miles

Front wiper blades split but still clearing screen effectively

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 30,017 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 26,894 miles

003 service brake: service brake efficiency only just met.

both rear 205/45/17 tyres wearing on inner edges and starting to feather

front discs lipped and rusted on innere edge

rear discs rusted and lipped

tailgate will not open from button

Fail 21 Jul 2015 26,894 miles

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

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear 205/45/17 tyres wearing on inner edges and starting to feather

front discs lipped and rusted on innere edge

rear discs rusted and lipped

tailgate will not open from button

Pass 7 Jul 2014 23,164 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 19,507 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 19,507 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 14,564 miles

nearside front tyre getting low tread and worn smooth on the extreme inner/outer edges

offside front tyre getting low tread and starting to wear smooth on the extreme inner/outer edges

small split in the offside front upper shocker rubber bush

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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MT09 LXW is a 2009 Mini John Cooper Works in Red 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 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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What year was MT09 LXW registered?

MT09 LXW is a 2009 Mini John Cooper Works, first registered on 23 July 2009.

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