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GL09 AXR

2009 Mini Mini (R57)

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

88,494 mi
Last recorded88,494 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Mini Mini (R57)51,461 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL09 AXR
MakeMini
ModelMini (R57)
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 88,494 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play joint inside gaitor. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively slightly. (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slightly. (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2025 78,803 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 72,502 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn uneven on inner edge

Pass 19 Jan 2023 70,385 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 58,935 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 58,660 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 57,286 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 55,296 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 52,265 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2018 52,265 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 48,239 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 48,239 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 12 Aug 2016 46,011 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 46,011 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 40,752 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 34,309 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 25,690 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 18,555 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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GL09 AXR is a 2009 Mini Mini (R57) in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GL09 AXR, 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 GL09 AXR registered?

GL09 AXR is a 2009 Mini Mini (R57), first registered on 27 June 2009.

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