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RJ09 DEJ

2009 Mini Cooper S

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

96,161 mi
Last recorded96,161 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Mini Cooper S51,118 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ09 DEJ
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 96,161 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lamps (4.1.4 (b))

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

fuel cap seal perishing

Fail 3 Jul 2025 96,161 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lamps (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

fuel cap seal perishing

Pass 4 Jul 2024 90,536 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

under tray

Pass 11 Jul 2023 90,010 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2022 89,945 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 76,850 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 67,606 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 64,760 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 59,695 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 57,833 miles

All tyres low on pressure, pressures corrected after test

Both front tyres worn on edges

Fuel cap seal perishing, but maintaining seal to filler neck

Pass 30 Mar 2017 51,710 miles

advise engine oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2016 44,807 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 44,654 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush worn (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

advise o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Pass 15 Apr 2015 37,445 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Offside Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 30,878 miles

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

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

Wiper rubbers split on ends

Fail 7 Apr 2014 30,877 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

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

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

Wiper rubbers split on ends

Pass 8 Apr 2013 22,473 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 15,253 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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RJ09 DEJ is a 2009 Mini Cooper S in Grey 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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RJ09 DEJ is a 2009 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 20 April 2009.

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