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N700 SHO

2009 Mini Mini (R57)

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

68,845 mi
Last recorded68,845 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mini Mini (R57)51,461 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN700 SHO
MakeMini
ModelMini (R57)
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 68,845 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2026 68,845 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2025 68,348 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 64,810 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 59,787 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 56,559 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 51,894 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 49,837 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2020 49,837 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2018 47,542 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2017 40,881 miles

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

engine covers fitted

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 23 Nov 2016 32,964 miles

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

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

rack end has slight play

Fail 23 Nov 2016 32,964 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

rack end has slight play

Pass 10 Oct 2015 27,144 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 22,696 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 15,294 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 12,341 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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N700 SHO is a 2009 Mini Mini (R57) in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 N700 SHO, 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 N700 SHO registered?

N700 SHO is a 2009 Mini Mini (R57), first registered on 9 September 2009.

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