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HIG 2790

2009 Mini Cooper

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,582 mi
Last recorded101,582 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Mini Cooper59,600 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHIG 2790
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 101,582 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 94,022 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 85,030 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2023 85,030 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2023 85,017 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated and has splits in inner sidewall (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2022 83,313 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 78,149 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2021 789,046 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 68,494 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2019 68,483 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 60,449 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 51,707 miles

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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HIG 2790 is a 2009 Mini Cooper in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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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What year was HIG 2790 registered?

HIG 2790 is a 2009 Mini Cooper, first registered on 7 February 2009.

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