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WR09 DHJ

2009 Mini Mini (R57)

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

61,102 mi
Last recorded61,102 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mini Mini (R57)51,461 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR09 DHJ
MakeMini
ModelMini (R57)
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 61,102 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2024 59,280 miles

Front tyre n/s and o/s heavy wear shoulders and worn too wear bars

Nearside Front tyre inner side wall split no cords exposed

Nearside Rear tyre wearing shoulders, worn to bars and peryished

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

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

plastics sill covers fitted

Fail 13 Sep 2024 59,276 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens needs a polish (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested lens will need a polish before retest (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front tyre n/s and o/s heavy wear shoulders and worn too wear bars

Nearside Front tyre inner side wall split no cords exposed

Nearside Rear tyre wearing shoulders, worn to bars and peryished

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

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

plastics sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Aug 2023 49,624 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 45,615 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

plastic sill covers fitted

tpms light on

Fail 30 Aug 2022 45,615 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

plastic sill covers fitted

tpms light on

Pass 26 Aug 2021 36,646 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 35,221 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible Joint Broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Oct 2020 35,187 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure x2 inner side wall, (( Chalk Marked Yellow )) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible Joint Broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 33,031 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 29,695 miles

cut in n/s/f tyre outer side wall.

Pass 22 Sep 2017 25,216 miles

eml lamp on

Pass 15 Apr 2016 18,920 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 18,920 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 16,258 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 15,473 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 12,989 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 11,375 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 8,736 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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WR09 DHJ is a 2009 Mini Mini (R57) in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 WR09 DHJ, 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 WR09 DHJ registered?

WR09 DHJ is a 2009 Mini Mini (R57), first registered on 25 April 2009.

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