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RJ09 XZS

2009 Mini Cooper S

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

42,326 mi
Last recorded42,326 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Mini Cooper S51,118 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ09 XZS
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 42,326 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 29 Aug 2024 40,560 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 40,461 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2023 40,461 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 39,337 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 38,443 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2021 38,443 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 37,731 miles

Fuel cap seal starting to perish/split

Fail 19 Aug 2020 37,727 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 36% Imbalanced (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake discs have slight surface corrosion

Fuel cap seal starting to perish/split

Rear Brake discs have slight surface corrosion

Pass 16 Jul 2019 37,132 miles

Front Upper Suspension top mounts splitting.

Nearside Rear part of lamp n/w on stop and sidelight

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 35,879 miles

Front wiper blades split but still able to clear screen effectively

Pass 24 Jul 2017 35,309 miles

Nearside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 34,967 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nsf/osf top shock mounts split but meet mot requirements

Pass 21 Jul 2015 34,494 miles

Nearside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 29,929 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2014 29,928 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 23,910 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 23,899 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 16,898 miles

wiper blades split

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 XZS is a 2009 Mini Cooper S in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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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What year was RJ09 XZS registered?

RJ09 XZS is a 2009 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 3 August 2009.

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