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RO59 RPZ

2009 Mini Cooper

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

86,411 mi
Last recorded86,411 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Mini Cooper59,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO59 RPZ
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 86,411 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2025 86,411 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2024 86,171 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 86,124 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 84,025 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2022 84,025 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 175/65R1584H (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Sep 2021 81,218 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 79,243 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 74,052 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 62,172 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 55,411 miles

Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavilycorroded (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Sep 2017 55,411 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 175/65/15/84h (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavilycorroded (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres heavily perished on the outer sidewall

Pass 24 Sep 2016 47,889 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 40,917 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2015 40,917 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 23 Sep 2014 36,301 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 36,301 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 30,751 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 21,939 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper?

Based on 1,705,479 MOT tests across 247,583 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
5,128
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
247,583
On UK Roads
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RO59 RPZ is a 2009 Mini Cooper in Red 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 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 59,600 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 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 17 years old, this Mini Cooper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RO59 RPZ registered?

RO59 RPZ is a 2009 Mini Cooper, first registered on 28 September 2009.

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