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2008 MINI MINI
General Information
- Registration ML08MBY
- Manufacturer MINI
- Model MINI
- Year 2008
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1397cc
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- Expires 10 Nov 2026
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
11 Nov 2025
Pass
Mileage: 109,364 MI
Expiry date: 10 Nov 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- Reverse lights inoperative
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output UV Damage (4.1.4 (b))
- N/S front wheel arch trim loose
- Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
11 Nov 2025
Fail
Mileage: 109,364 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Position lamp not working Both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- Reverse lights inoperative
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output UV Damage (4.1.4 (b))
- N/S front wheel arch trim loose
- Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
28 Sep 2024
Pass
Mileage: 105,081 MI
Expiry date: 27 Sep 2025 22 Jun 202625 Sep 2024
Fail
Mileage: 105,071 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Reverse light not working
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Outer sill covers fitted
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
25 Sep 2023
Pass
Mileage: 96,014 MI
Expiry date: 24 Sep 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output UV Damage (4.1.4 (b))
25 Sep 2023
Fail
Mileage: 96,014 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output UV Damage (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
12 Sep 2022
Pass
Mileage: 91,619 MI
Expiry date: 23 Sep 2023 22 Jun 202624 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 83,930 MI
Expiry date: 23 Sep 2022 22 Jun 202624 Sep 2021
Fail
Mileage: 83,930 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
10 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 79,369 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jul 2021 22 Jun 202626 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 76,975 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jul 2020 22 Jun 202626 Jul 2019
Fail
Mileage: 76,975 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- brake warning light illuminated
- Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
26 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 71,246 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jul 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
26 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 64,118 MI
Expiry date: 14 May 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Both front tyres worn on edges
22 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 55,030 MI
Expiry date: 14 May 2017 22 Jun 202615 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 48,959 MI
Expiry date: 14 May 2016 22 Jun 202627 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 41,558 MI
Expiry date: 26 May 2015 22 Jun 202625 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 37,780 MI
Expiry date: 15 Nov 2014 22 Jun 20269 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 32,266 MI
Expiry date: 15 Nov 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
16 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 26,437 MI
Expiry date: 15 Nov 2012 22 Jun 20261 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 22,838 MI
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ML08MBY was registered on 2008-04-29
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