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2008 MINI MINI
General Information
- Registration FD08FRU
- Manufacturer MINI
- Model MINI
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expires 05 Jun 2027
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
11 May 2026
Pass
Mileage: 78,245 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jun 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
6 Jun 2025
Pass
Mileage: 75,079 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jun 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
19 Jul 2024
Pass
Mileage: 66,819 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jul 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
13 Jul 2023
Pass
Mileage: 54,516 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jul 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
12 Jul 2023
Fail
Mileage: 54,514 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
14 Jul 2022
Pass
Mileage: 54,391 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jul 2023 5 Jun 202614 Jul 2021
Pass
Mileage: 53,900 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jul 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
16 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 52,920 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jul 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
16 Jul 2020
Fail
Mileage: 52,920 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions incorrect rotation (5.2.3 (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
3 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 52,020 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jan 2021 5 Jun 202610 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 50,980 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jul 2019 5 Jun 202612 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 49,903 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jul 2018 5 Jun 20261 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 44,787 MI
Expiry date: 31 Aug 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components
- under trays fitted obscuring some underside components
1 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 39,303 MI
Expiry date: 31 May 2016 5 Jun 20261 Jun 2015
Fail
Mileage: 39,303 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
15 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 35,780 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jul 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
25 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 31,200 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jun 2014 5 Jun 20268 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 26,439 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jun 2013 5 Jun 202626 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 20,122 MI
Expiry date: 25 May 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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FD08FRU was registered on 2008-05-14
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