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GR02 ARL

2009 Mini Cooper

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

71,311 mi
Last recorded71,311 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mini Cooper59,600 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR02 ARL
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 71,311 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Jan 2026 71,311 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2025 68,129 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak from engine sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 65,225 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2022 61,857 miles

Central Rear high level brake light inoperative

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 21 Dec 2022 61,857 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrectly spaced (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrectly spaced (0.1 (d))

Central Rear high level brake light inoperative

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 58,510 miles

Central Rear high level brake light inoperative

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 53,105 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 48,718 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play n/s/f rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wiper torn on edges still clearing screen

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front wiper torn on edges still clearing screen

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/r brake disc corroded on inner disc face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 May 2018 43,367 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 May 2017 38,505 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Fail 23 May 2017 38,505 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Pass 24 May 2016 33,274 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing top strut mount (2.5.B.3a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing top strut mount (2.5.B.3a)

Pass 28 May 2015 28,169 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2014 22,777 miles

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)

Fail 30 May 2014 22,777 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 17,742 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 13,080 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 13,080 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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GR02 ARL is a 2009 Mini Cooper in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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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GR02 ARL is a 2009 Mini Cooper, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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