2009 MINI 1.6L Petrol · JC09 WKS

The 2009 MINI presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 12 June 2025 at 87,979 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the three prior annual tests from May 2022 to June 2024 also passed cleanly. No advisories or mechanical faults appear across the five-year record, indicating the vehicle has not shown worsening condition or recurring defects under official inspection. Mileage stands at 87,979 against an age of roughly 17 years, equating to about 5,175 miles per year. The records show gentle accumulation: 70,367 miles in May 2022, 74,679 by June 2023, 78,620 in June 2024, and 87,979 in June 2025. The 9,359-mile jump between June 2024 and June 2025 is the largest in the sequence yet remains modest. Low overall mileage for the age suggests lighter use, though the sparse five-entry history leaves long dormant periods unconfirmed. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and subframe corrosion, as the MINI R56 platform is prone to structural rust at the rear axle mounts despite clean MOTs. Brake discs, calipers, and exhaust emissions should be physically checked for binding or deterioration not captured by the pass results. The absence of advisories across all tests implies previous owners addressed wear before each examination rather than deferring consumables. Verify service history and underbody condition in person, since a clean MOT record on a low-mileage 2009 hatch does not guarantee freedom from age-related degradation.