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S321 MAF

2009 Mini Mini (R57)

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

88,855 mi
Last recorded88,855 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mini Mini (R57)51,461 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS321 MAF
MakeMini
ModelMini (R57)
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 88,855 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2024 84,436 miles

Offside Rear tyre badly worn on inner edge

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm foremost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine oil leak

rear subframe corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2023 81,363 miles

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

Front disc covers badly corroded

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 27 Nov 2023 81,357 miles

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

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

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

Front disc covers badly corroded

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 24 Oct 2022 80,273 miles

Front brake back plates corroded

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 77,631 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre sidewall and wheel damage

Offside Front brake disc backplate badly corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2021 77,631 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre sidewall and wheel damage

Offside Front brake disc backplate badly corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 72,468 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective both split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 65,512 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

chips in windscreen

Fail 24 Apr 2019 65,510 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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))

chips in windscreen

Pass 26 Feb 2018 61,320 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Central Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front tyre has cut on outer sidewall

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 56,295 miles

Both front brake discs worn

Both front strut top rubber mounts deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 52,088 miles

Front Front brake disc's worn, advise new next pad change

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Mar 2016 52,088 miles

Front Front brake disc's worn, advise new next pad change

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 47,846 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 44,450 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 39,836 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 33,751 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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S321 MAF 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 77.8%.

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 S321 MAF, 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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S321 MAF is a 2009 Mini Mini (R57), first registered on 6 June 2009.

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