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200,747 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
both front suspension arm bushes worn
front pads and discs worn
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Central Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn close to legal limit (2.2mm) (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn inner and outer edge (2.4mm) (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear 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))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Mini Cooper D?
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DG59 VLJ is a 2009 Mini Cooper D in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 DG59 VLJ, 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 DG59 VLJ registered?
DG59 VLJ is a 2009 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 7 December 2009.
Is DG59 VLJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for DG59 VLJ shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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