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GL59 LBG

2009 Mini Cooper

Brown Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

63,470 mi
Last recorded63,470 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Mini Cooper59,600 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL59 LBG
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2009
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 63,470 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe and the back box got tiny holes (6.1.2 (a))

Rear seats are folded down and covered up so didn't allow full inspection of seat belts.

Pass 18 Jul 2024 62,112 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Jul 2024 62,112 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Jul 2024 62,095 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2023 59,657 miles

Central Exhaust noisy Blowing (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside & nearside border line recommend being replaced (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & Cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded Offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Offside & nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 55,401 miles

Front wiper smearing

Pass 13 Jul 2021 48,494 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 42,283 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (flexy section) (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Jul 2020 42,283 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (flexy section) (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 39,098 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 39,098 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 36,656 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 36,656 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2017 34,530 miles

Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres nearing wear bars and has un-even tread

Fail 21 Jul 2017 34,530 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres nearing wear bars and has un-even tread

Pass 26 Jul 2016 32,973 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside & nearside rear inner face worn (3.5.1i)

engine covers & under shields obscuring some components

Pass 27 Jul 2015 31,819 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 27,872 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 22,126 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 22,076 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper?

Based on 1,705,479 MOT tests across 247,583 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
5,128
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
247,583
On UK Roads
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GL59 LBG is a 2009 Mini Cooper in Brown with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2009 Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 59,600 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mini Cooper typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 17 years old, this Mini Cooper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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GL59 LBG is a 2009 Mini Cooper, first registered on 22 December 2009.

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