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2008 MINI MINI
General Information
- Registration GL08XFT
- Manufacturer MINI
- Model MINI
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1397cc
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- Expires 15 Dec 2026
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
13 Dec 2025
Pass
Mileage: 165,603 MI
Expiry date: 15 Dec 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
13 Dec 2025
Fail
Mileage: 165,603 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
16 Dec 2024
Pass
Mileage: 156,684 MI
Expiry date: 15 Dec 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
17 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 143,823 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
17 Nov 2023
Fail
Mileage: 143,823 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
15 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 124,737 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2023 16 Jun 202618 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 120,800 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2022 16 Jun 202615 Nov 2021
Fail
Mileage: 120,800 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
20 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 117,603 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2021 16 Jun 202618 Nov 2020
Fail
Mileage: 117,603 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
21 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 110,549 MI
Expiry date: 18 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear 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))
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
21 May 2019
Fail
Mileage: 110,549 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
18 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 104,250 MI
Expiry date: 17 May 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
17 May 2018
Fail
Mileage: 104,250 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
22 May 2017
Fail
Mileage: 97,264 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- oil leak from engine
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
23 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 90,754 MI
Expiry date: 22 May 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Front both side jacking point missing
- Nearside Rear jacking point missing
20 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 81,882 MI
Expiry date: 19 May 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
20 May 2015
Fail
Mileage: 81,882 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
9 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 72,138 MI
Expiry date: 8 May 2015 16 Jun 20268 May 2014
Fail
Mileage: 72,117 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) Dangerous
- Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3) Dangerous
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) Dangerous
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
29 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 61,013 MI
Expiry date: 28 Apr 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
3 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 51,537 MI
Expiry date: 2 Apr 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
2 Apr 2012
Fail
Mileage: 51,525 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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GL08XFT was registered on 2008-06-21
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