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2009 MINI (R57) 1.6L Petrol · PO59 RXF

PO59 RXF

2009 MINI (R57) (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2009. Recorded mileage 46,273 miles. MOT expired on 07 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Sept 2026.

Make & Model
MINI MINI (R57)
Year / Origin
2009 · Preston
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 07 Sept 2026
Road Tax
Taxed (01 Sept 2026)
Recorded Mileage
46,273 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 07 Sept 2026
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01 Sept 2026
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
2009
Engine
1598cc
Mechanical Assessment

AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

This 2009 MINI has just passed its September 2025 MOT after a failed attempt the same month, both recorded at 46,273 miles. The failure was triggered by a structural defect in the offside tyre—a tear caused by separation or partial failure—which has since been resolved. The vehicle is now legally roadworthy, but the MOT record reveals a pattern of mounting wear that warrants careful inspection before purchase. The most serious recurring issue is tyre condition. Over the past three years, every MOT has flagged tyre damage, starting with slight cracking and perishing across all four wheels in September 2023, persisting through August 2024, and escalating to the structural failure in September 2025. This progression suggests either aggressive driving, poor tyre maintenance, or prolonged storage with inadequate tyre care. A single failed structural defect can happen by accident, but the consistent pattern across multiple seasons indicates a systemic problem rather than bad luck. Brake wear is also evident. The rear brake disc has been noted as worn, pitted, and scored since at least the September 2025 MOT, though not yet seriously weakened. Given the low mileage and age of the vehicle, this level of corrosion and wear is premature and points to either poor storage conditions, infrequent use with extended lay-ups, or exposure to salt and moisture.

PO59 RXF Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 02/09/2025
  • 46,273 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
50
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
✗ 1 dangerous defects found recently
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PO59 RXF Mileage History

  1. 05/09/202245,430 mi
  2. 05/09/202345,825 mi+395 mi
  3. 31/08/202446,085 mi+260 mi
  4. 02/09/202546,273 mi+188 mi
  5. 02/09/202546,273 mi

Average of roughly 282 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

PO59 RXF MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Jun 2026, 16:34
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Mini Mini (R57) (PO59 RXF) between September 2022 and September 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 02 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 15 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Offside Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.

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