2009 MINI (R57) 1.6L Petrol · EF09 JVR

The 2009 MINI R57 presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 27 August 2025 at 46,490 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, continuing a clean sequence across three consecutive annual examinations. Mileage sits low for a seventeen-year-old vehicle. The record shows 43,814 miles at the 29 August 2023 test, rising to 44,977 miles on 20 August 2024 and 46,490 miles by August 2025. That equates to roughly 1,500 miles per year across the documented period, with no gaps or sudden accumulation. The DVSA history is sparse but entirely clean, showing no advisories or failures to interpret. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection before purchase. Low annual use over long intervals risks perished rubber components such as suspension bushes, degraded hoses, and flat-spotted tyres from standing. The MOT record flags none of these, but testers only assess visible condition on the day. Corrosion on sills, subframes, and rear chassis mounts remains a known R57 weakness unseen in the clean tests. Verify brake disc thickness and caliper operation, as minimal mileage can leave surfaces pitted. The absence of recorded faults suggests careful ownership, yet physical verification of structural integrity and consumable condition remains prudent.