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N123 LYN

2009 Mini Mini (R57)

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,696 mi
Last recorded82,696 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Mini Mini (R57)51,461 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN123 LYN
MakeMini
ModelMini (R57)
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 82,696 miles

FRONT AND REAR SUBFRAMES AND SUSPENSION ARMS SLIGHTLY CORRODED.

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2024 80,347 miles

REAR SUBFRAME AND SUSPENSION ARMS AND EXHAUST CORRODED.

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2023 78,192 miles
Fail 4 May 2023 78,183 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 May 2022 75,841 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 18 May 2022 75,841 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working side light. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged out of shape. worn to excess inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear brake pad wear indicator wire insecure.

Pass 24 Aug 2021 75,417 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2021 75,417 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 74,720 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2020 74,720 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 70,529 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2018 67,076 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 58,195 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 41,037 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 38,353 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 36,126 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 36,126 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 32,325 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 28,859 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 28,731 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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N123 LYN is a 2009 Mini Mini (R57) in Red 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 N123 LYN, 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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N123 LYN is a 2009 Mini Mini (R57), first registered on 7 July 2009.

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