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GB05 RJM

2009 Mini Cooper Graphite

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

34,030 mi
Last recorded34,030 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Mini Cooper Graphite48,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGB05 RJM
MakeMini
ModelCooper Graphite
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 34,030 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi area corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 10 May 2024 31,413 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2024 31,385 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened Arm bent/damaged (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened Arm bent/damaged. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2023 28,143 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2023 28,143 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 27,151 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2021 27,150 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 26,213 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 24,770 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 23,396 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 22,089 miles

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

n/s and o/s front strut top mounts starting to separate slightly no play a time of test

under cover fitted

Pass 24 Nov 2016 20,564 miles

rear tyres cracking in tread and outer edges

Pass 16 Nov 2015 19,439 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 19,439 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 18,127 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 16,749 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 15,288 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 12,966 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper Graphite?

Based on 1,192 MOT tests across 110 vehicles.

83.5%
Pass Rate
4,373
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
110
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5
brake binding 4
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GB05 RJM is a 2009 Mini Cooper Graphite in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2009 Mini Cooper Graphite models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 48,740 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 Graphite fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 5 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GB05 RJM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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GB05 RJM is a 2009 Mini Cooper Graphite, first registered on 8 September 2009.

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