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RF59 LZC

2010 Mini Cooper

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,143 mi
Last recorded92,143 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2010 Mini Cooper57,217 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF59 LZC
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 92,143 miles

Front lower arms/rear bushes worn

Fail 20 Aug 2025 92,143 miles

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

Front exhaust system bent

Front lower arms/rear bushes worn

Pass 19 Aug 2024 90,502 miles

Front both front tyres perishing

Rear tyres perishing

middle box exhaust rubbers deteriorated

Pass 17 Aug 2023 89,116 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2023 89,116 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 87,349 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 82,141 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2021 82,141 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 77,775 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rocker cover gastket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

lower coolant hose not routed correctly

Pass 23 Jan 2020 69,369 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s and o/s very close to fail, advise both bulbs are replaced (4.4.3 (a))

fuel cap seal slightly perished

Pass 28 Jan 2019 60,400 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Fail 28 Jan 2019 60,400 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Coolant leak ()

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

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

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 3 Jan 2018 51,427 miles

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Fail 3 Jan 2018 51,427 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 13 Jan 2017 44,894 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2016 39,831 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 33,738 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 27,696 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear seats down at time test

Pass 17 Jan 2014 27,696 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear seats down at time test

Pass 29 Jan 2013 23,352 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 23,323 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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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RF59 LZC is a 2010 Mini Cooper in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2010 Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 57,217 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 16 years old, this Mini Cooper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RF59 LZC registered?

RF59 LZC is a 2010 Mini Cooper, first registered on 30 January 2010.

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