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HG09 RZX

2009 Mini Mini (R57)

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

132,477 mi
Last recorded132,477 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2024
Typical for 2009 Mini Mini (R57)51,461 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG09 RZX
MakeMini
ModelMini (R57)
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2024 132,477 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake pad warning sensor damaged and insecure

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

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

both front inner wheel arch plastic covers are missing

Fail 22 Aug 2024 132,477 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear brake pad warning sensor damaged and insecure

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

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

both front inner wheel arch plastic covers are missing

Pass 11 Apr 2023 130,797 miles

Nearside Front Inner steering joint slight play

Offside Rear brake disc "blue"

Offside Rear brake pad wear sensor damaged & not fitted at pads

Offside Rear tyre wearing low & wearing at outer edge

bonnet pull defective but working

engine oil breather pipe "collapsing"

fuel cap sealing rubber perished

nearside & offside front inner arch guards missing

slight oil leak

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 10 Apr 2023 130,784 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner steering joint slight play

Offside Rear brake disc "blue"

Offside Rear tyre wearing low & wearing at outer edge

bonnet pull defective but working

engine oil breather pipe "collapsing"

fuel cap sealing rubber perished

nearside & offside front inner arch guards missing

slight oil leak

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 13 Apr 2022 124,690 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 123,570 miles

Aux belt split

Coolant hose damaged

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

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

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

Starter button sticking down

Pass 24 Jun 2019 115,328 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2019 115,206 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 102,472 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2018 102,472 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 93,142 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 81,541 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 69,559 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)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 61,787 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 46,765 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 46,753 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear brake discs and pads worn low

Pass 18 Jun 2013 46,753 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear brake discs and pads 90% worn

Pass 21 Jun 2012 39,225 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Mini (R57)?

Based on 45,115 MOT tests across 3,155 vehicles.

79.2%
Pass Rate
4,754
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
3,155
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 365
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 324
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 244
Registration plate lamp not working 223
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HG09 RZX is a 2009 Mini Mini (R57) in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2009 Mini Mini (R57) models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 51,461 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mini Mini (R57) fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 365 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HG09 RZX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini (R57) typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 17 years old, this Mini Mini (R57) is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HG09 RZX registered?

HG09 RZX is a 2009 Mini Mini (R57), first registered on 24 June 2009.

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