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SL59 NRN

2009 Mini First

White Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

76,418 mi
Last recorded76,418 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mini First57,214 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL59 NRN
MakeMini
ModelFirst
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 76,418 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 4 Oct 2025 76,416 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 30 Sep 2024 75,864 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Underside components corroded

Fail 30 Sep 2024 75,862 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Underside components corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2023 75,410 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Subframe corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2022 75,091 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Underside components corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2021 74,536 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 28 Sep 2020 74,404 miles

Clutch pipe corroded

Nearside Rear Shock mist of oil

Offside Rear Tyre cracking in tread

Rear discs pitted

Pass 4 Oct 2019 73,662 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 63,875 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 52,938 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2017 52,938 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 49,442 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 49,441 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Sep 2015 43,024 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended strut top mount (2.4.F.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 37,787 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Sep 2013 33,035 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 30,256 miles

How Reliable is the Mini First?

Based on 24,465 MOT tests across 2,070 vehicles.

81.6%
Pass Rate
4,938
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
2,070
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 168
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SL59 NRN is a 2009 Mini First in White with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2009 Mini First models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 57,214 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini First fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 168 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SL59 NRN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini First typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 17 years old, this Mini First is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SL59 NRN registered?

SL59 NRN is a 2009 Mini First, first registered on 26 September 2009.

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