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J31 ALY

2009 Mini Clubman

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

116,813 mi
Last recorded116,813 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mini Clubman63,702 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ31 ALY
MakeMini
ModelClubman
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 116,813 miles

Central Lower vehicle covers and under trays covering some components

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

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2025 116,813 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded marked in yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Central Lower vehicle covers and under trays covering some components

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2024 111,285 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 106,679 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside headlight aim is correct, but no adjustment for headlight aim if it's required in the future.

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension top mount just starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2023 106,679 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside headlight aim is correct, but no adjustment for headlight aim if it's required in the future.

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension top mount just starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 103,079 miles
Fail 25 May 2022 103,070 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2021 99,371 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 69,861 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 61,725 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 52,821 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 42,562 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 31,895 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 31,895 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 28,853 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Clubman?

Based on 207,761 MOT tests across 26,768 vehicles.

85.9%
Pass Rate
6,251
Miles/Year
11
Year Lifespan
26,768
On UK Roads
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J31 ALY is a 2009 Mini Clubman in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2009 Mini Clubman models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 63,702 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mini Clubman typically stays on UK roads for around 11 years. At 17 years old, this Mini Clubman is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J31 ALY is a 2009 Mini Clubman, first registered on 18 December 2009.

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