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WF09 RJZ

2009 Mini Cooper

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

178,814 mi
Last recorded178,814 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mini Cooper59,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF09 RJZ
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 178,814 miles

Rear sub frame corroded

both front and o/sr rubber brake hose, metal ferrules rusted

oil leak

Fail 30 Oct 2025 178,814 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise replacement a.s.a.p (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise replacement a.s.a.p (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front light lens clouded

Rear sub frame corroded

both front and o/sr rubber brake hose, metal ferrules rusted

oil leak

Pass 8 Nov 2024 169,161 miles

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

Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened NS and OS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel cap/sealing device perished

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2023 158,646 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2022 152,360 miles

Offside Front light aim has weak pattern

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

front and rear sub frames corroded

front subframe box sections damaged

Pass 9 Nov 2021 144,412 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2021 144,404 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (off/side) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear 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 bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 140,641 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 140,623 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 default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 May 2019 127,467 miles

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

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

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced Both (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2019 127,467 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced Both (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 110,647 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 May 2018 110,647 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 May 2017 94,757 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi leaking slightly and in poor condition (7.1.2)

Fuel cap seal slightly perished

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both sides upper mounting (2.7.4)

Rear seats folded down, not allowing full inspection of belts

Pass 6 May 2016 81,304 miles

Fuel cap seal cracking

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

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

Rear Both rear tyres slightly perishing on the outer side walls.

Fail 6 May 2016 81,304 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel cap seal cracking

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Both rear tyres slightly perishing on the outer side walls.

Pass 8 May 2015 64,059 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)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

screen washers weak

Pass 22 May 2014 51,633 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 51,633 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 May 2013 34,510 miles

front brake pads wearing low

n/s/r tyre wearing close to legal limit

nail in o/s/f tyre in centre of tread

Fail 17 May 2013 34,510 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

front brake pads wearing low

n/s/r tyre wearing close to legal limit

nail in o/s/f tyre in centre of tread

Pass 24 May 2012 21,110 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 21,110 miles

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

Offside front tyre bald on edges.

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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WF09 RJZ is a 2009 Mini Cooper in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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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WF09 RJZ is a 2009 Mini Cooper, first registered on 23 May 2009.

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