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G8 PET

2009 Mini Cooper S

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

47,899 mi
Last recorded47,899 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Mini Cooper S51,118 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG8 PET
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 47,899 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak [above gearbox] (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 43,876 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2023 39,337 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 38,251 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2022 38,251 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 37,438 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 36,598 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 36,598 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 36,169 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 35,721 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 35,151 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 35,151 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 34,355 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 6 Aug 2015 33,429 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 30,136 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 25 Oct 2013 28,235 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 28,105 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 17,487 miles

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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G8 PET is a 2009 Mini Cooper S in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 G8 PET registered?

G8 PET is a 2009 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 21 September 2009.

Is G8 PET safe to buy?

The MOT history for G8 PET shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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