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P121 GRG

2009 Mini Cooper S

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

105,519 mi
Last recorded105,519 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Mini Cooper S51,118 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP121 GRG
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 105,519 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test item hanging from interior mirror

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

fuel cap seal perished

Fail 4 Jun 2026 105,520 miles

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test item hanging from interior mirror

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 15 May 2025 104,179 miles

Fuel cap seal cracked

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2024 101,984 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted O/S & N/S (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 16 May 2024 101,984 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted O/S & N/S (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 18 May 2023 100,543 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front brake slight bind

Pass 19 May 2022 98,681 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 19 May 2022 98,681 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 May 2021 95,593 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 94,186 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 90,679 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Jul 2018 84,345 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2017 76,620 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 70,346 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 70,346 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 65,116 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 55,546 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 49,095 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 35,068 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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P121 GRG is a 2009 Mini Cooper S in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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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P121 GRG is a 2009 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 3 June 2009.

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