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LR09 XRP

2009 Mini Mini (R57)

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,493 mi
Last recorded118,493 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mini Mini (R57)51,461 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR09 XRP
MakeMini
ModelMini (R57)
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 118,493 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2024 117,480 miles

N/S/F & O/SR jacking blocks missing

Offside Front Arch liner missing/damaged

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

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2024 117,456 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

N/S/F & O/SR jacking blocks missing

Offside Front Arch liner missing/damaged

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2023 107,769 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 99,948 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2022 99,948 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 90,849 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 85,853 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 82,493 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 71,317 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 61,041 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 53,375 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 45,880 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear tyre tread cracking

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 5 Feb 2015 34,049 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 32,717 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 32,713 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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 29 May 2013 26,065 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2013 26,065 miles

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 25 May 2012 19,287 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 19,287 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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LR09 XRP is a 2009 Mini Mini (R57) in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LR09 XRP, 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 LR09 XRP registered?

LR09 XRP is a 2009 Mini Mini (R57), first registered on 28 May 2009.

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