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MJ09 RKF

2009 Mini Mini (R57)

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

56,745 mi
Last recorded56,745 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Mini Mini (R57)51,461 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ09 RKF
MakeMini
ModelMini (R57)
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 56,745 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2024 53,782 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2024 53,782 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Hole due to corrosion (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 May 2023 53,020 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2021 47,036 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 45,167 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both top mount bushes starting to wear (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 38,699 miles

Nearside Front steering tie rod knuckle has slight play

fuel cap seal splitting

Fail 12 Jul 2019 38,699 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front steering tie rod knuckle has slight play

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

fuel cap seal splitting

Pass 13 Jul 2018 31,265 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f suspension top rubbers starting to split

Pass 3 Jul 2017 24,744 miles

Front wiper rubbers splitting

Pass 4 Jul 2016 19,603 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 15,885 miles

front wiper rubbers are splitting

tyre rubber is perishing and cracking

Pass 26 Jun 2014 13,189 miles

all tyres perishing

nsf tyre worn bald on edges

Pass 26 Jun 2013 11,212 miles

ALL TYRES PERISHED

Pass 29 Jun 2012 9,171 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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MJ09 RKF is a 2009 Mini Mini (R57) in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 MJ09 RKF, 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 MJ09 RKF registered?

MJ09 RKF is a 2009 Mini Mini (R57), first registered on 4 July 2009.

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The MOT history for MJ09 RKF shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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