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J18 YRS

2009 Mini Mini (R57)

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

78,562 mi
Last recorded78,562 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mini Mini (R57)51,461 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ18 YRS
MakeMini
ModelMini (R57)
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 78,562 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2025 74,910 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2025 74,908 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play nearside front top-mount strut or bush has excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits exhaust carbon monoxide out of specific limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jan 2024 71,319 miles

front pads just above mot min.thickness but will hit ridge on discs very soon.

Fail 19 Jan 2024 71,318 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front pads just above mot min.thickness but will hit ridge on discs very soon.

handbrake/brake fluid lamp on

tpms lamp on. vehicle too old for this to fail test

Pass 24 Jan 2023 66,491 miles

front pads will hit ridge on discs very soon.

Pass 27 Jan 2022 62,125 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 58,585 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 53,464 miles

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

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

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

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))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 44,409 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm rear bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 35,983 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 35,981 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 29,169 miles

Both rear disc pitted and corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2016 27,587 miles

rear tyres worn on outer edges to limit

Pass 13 Jan 2015 25,230 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 22,423 miles

rear tyres 3/4/4 mm

Pass 31 Jan 2013 19,978 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 19,947 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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J18 YRS is a 2009 Mini Mini (R57) in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J18 YRS, 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 J18 YRS registered?

J18 YRS is a 2009 Mini Mini (R57), first registered on 18 December 2009.

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