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GL09 RZC

2009 Mini Mini (R58)

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2020
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

99,768 mi
Last recorded99,768 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2019
Typical for 2009 Mini Mini (R58)62,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL09 RZC
MakeMini
ModelMini (R58)
Year2009
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2019 99,768 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2019 99,768 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 99,310 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2018 99,310 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 98,596 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 97,959 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and tread wearing low on inner/outer shoulder edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread wearing low on inner/outer shoulder edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front side light unit damaged

Offside Front wiper blade torn edges

Oil leak ()

fuel cap seal deteriorated

Fail 5 Sep 2016 97,959 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and tread wearing low on inner/outer shoulder edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread wearing low on inner/outer shoulder edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front side light unit damaged

Offside Front wiper blade torn edges

Oil leak ()

fuel cap seal deteriorated

Pass 8 Sep 2015 94,330 miles

engine oil level on minimum

fuel cap seal deteriorated

various oil residue surrounding transmission and engine

Pass 18 Aug 2014 90,735 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 81,107 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Jul 2013 81,107 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Jul 2013 81,098 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 65,724 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Mini (R58)?

Based on 32,231 MOT tests across 2,295 vehicles.

81.1%
Pass Rate
4,576
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
2,295
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 216
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 189
Registration plate lamp not working 127
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GL09 RZC is a 2009 Mini Mini (R58) in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2009 Mini Mini (R58) models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 62,428 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 Mini (R58) fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 216 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GL09 RZC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini (R58) typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 17 years old, this Mini Mini (R58) is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GL09 RZC is a 2009 Mini Mini (R58), first registered on 29 July 2009.

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