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BIG 8701

2009 Mini Mini (R57)

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

29,876 mi
Last recorded29,876 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Mini Mini (R57)51,461 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBIG 8701
MakeMini
ModelMini (R57)
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 29,876 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2024 22,252 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 15,393 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 15,321 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 15,122 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 14,997 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 14,845 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 13,664 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2018 12,621 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 11,607 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 10,566 miles

All tyre treads cracking.

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 9,388 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 7,673 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 6,256 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 6,256 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 5,138 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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BIG 8701 is a 2009 Mini Mini (R57) in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 BIG 8701, 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 BIG 8701 registered?

BIG 8701 is a 2009 Mini Mini (R57), first registered on 10 April 2009.

Is BIG 8701 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BIG 8701 shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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