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GL59 TVC

2009 Mini First

White Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,174 mi
Last recorded109,174 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2024
Typical for 2009 Mini First57,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL59 TVC
MakeMini
ModelFirst
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2024 109,174 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 100,439 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2023 100,434 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 94,186 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2020 88,895 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2020 88,895 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 84,499 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2020 84,499 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 75,921 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 64,093 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Fail 27 Dec 2017 64,084 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Pass 28 Dec 2016 50,300 miles

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 12 Dec 2015 42,723 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 31,242 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front wiper blades split but still clearing screen

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Nov 2013 23,983 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 23,983 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 14,307 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Dec 2012 14,307 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

How Reliable is the Mini First?

Based on 24,465 MOT tests across 2,070 vehicles.

81.6%
Pass Rate
4,938
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
2,070
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 168
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GL59 TVC is a 2009 Mini First in White with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2009 Mini First models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 57,214 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 First fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 168 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GL59 TVC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was GL59 TVC registered?

GL59 TVC is a 2009 Mini First, first registered on 24 December 2009.

Is GL59 TVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL59 TVC shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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