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RO09 MVG

2009 Mini Cooper D

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

168,447 mi
Last recorded168,447 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mini Cooper D77,105 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO09 MVG
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 168,447 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 163,748 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2024 163,747 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 158,437 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Oct 2023 158,436 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 153,222 miles

brake pad warning lamp on

surface corrosion on various suspension components front and rear

Fail 3 Oct 2022 153,220 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear tyres below limit (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

brake pad warning lamp on

surface corrosion on various suspension components front and rear

Pass 1 Sep 2021 147,735 miles

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

Front corrosion on various suspension components

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 144,171 miles

Nearside Plastic sill cover damaged

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 134,652 miles

Nearside Plastic sill cover damaged

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heat transfer and park brake lazy on application (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 2 Sep 2019 134,652 miles

Nearside Plastic sill cover damaged

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heat transfer and park brake lazy on application (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 111,082 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Aug 2017 90,360 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 90,360 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 69,944 miles

outer sills plastic covered

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Jun 2015 62,977 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 57,120 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer sills plastic covered

Pass 7 Jun 2013 52,452 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

covers on sills

Pass 21 Jun 2012 45,007 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 43,989 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper D?

Based on 102,243 MOT tests across 8,949 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
6,017
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
8,949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 515
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 510
Registration plate lamp not working 410
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RO09 MVG is a 2009 Mini Cooper D in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2009 Mini Cooper D models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 77,105 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mini Cooper D fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 515 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RO09 MVG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper D typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 17 years old, this Mini Cooper D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RO09 MVG registered?

RO09 MVG is a 2009 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 23 April 2009.

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