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SL09 VYR

2009 Mini John Cooper Works

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

98,050 mi
Last recorded98,050 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Mini John Cooper Works58,197 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL09 VYR
MakeMini
ModelJohn Cooper Works
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 98,050 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 93,450 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2023 85,862 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 78,469 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2022 78,468 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc backing plate broken

Pass 2 Jul 2021 73,268 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

fuel cap seal perishing

Fail 28 Jun 2021 73,268 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

fuel cap seal perishing

Pass 9 Jul 2020 67,443 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2020 67,443 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2019 66,578 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 65,470 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Advise clean & re-check for source(s) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 63,268 miles

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak Advise clean & re-check for source(s) ()

windscreen wipers split at ends & smear but clear screen sufficiently at time of test

Pass 22 Jul 2016 60,968 miles

play in inner steering component indicating adjustment or repair

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle.

coolant level low

radiator support bolts are missing but, system still adequately supported at this time

Pass 10 Aug 2015 50,477 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 38,552 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both windscreen wipers poor

Pass 29 Jul 2013 29,239 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 29,210 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 14 Aug 2012 22,225 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 15,508 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

How Reliable is the Mini John Cooper Works?

Based on 140,278 MOT tests across 23,953 vehicles.

87.2%
Pass Rate
5,043
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
23,953
On UK Roads
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SL09 VYR is a 2009 Mini John Cooper Works in Black 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 John Cooper Works models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 58,197 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mini John Cooper Works typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 17 years old, this Mini John Cooper Works is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SL09 VYR is a 2009 Mini John Cooper Works, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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