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SG59 ELC

2009 Mini Cooper

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

103,552 mi
Last recorded103,552 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mini Cooper59,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG59 ELC
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 103,552 miles

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

rear seats removed at time off test

Fail 21 Mar 2026 103,552 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

rear seats removed at time off test

Pass 23 Dec 2024 99,401 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 89,987 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 88,126 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2021 86,924 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2021 86,923 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 84,730 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 81,638 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 79,960 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 79,954 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 75,416 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 70,109 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)

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 27 Apr 2016 65,692 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 60,721 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 52,045 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 29,656 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)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 15,304 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 5,025 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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SG59 ELC is a 2009 Mini Cooper in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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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SG59 ELC is a 2009 Mini Cooper, first registered on 2 September 2009.

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