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2008 MINI MINI
General Information
- Registration OU08LWP
- Manufacturer MINI
- Model MINI
- Year 2008
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1397cc
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- Expired 04 Jul 2026
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
3 Dec 2021
Fail
Mileage: 103,296 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Emissions not tested due to engine excessive rough running (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- underneath covers fitted
- play in both front lower arms rear bushes
- both inner sills corroding
1 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 99,178 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))
24 Nov 2020
Fail
Mileage: 99,171 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits engine miss firing (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
22 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 93,656 MI
Expiry date: 23 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
22 Nov 2019
Fail
Mileage: 93,656 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
23 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 88,442 MI
Expiry date: 23 Nov 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside 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))
28 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 84,767 MI
Expiry date: 23 Nov 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
18 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 78,991 MI
Expiry date: 23 Nov 2017 4 Jul 202618 Nov 2016
Fail
Mileage: 78,991 MI
4 Jul 20265 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 66,588 MI
Expiry date: 23 Nov 2016 4 Jul 202624 Nov 2014
Fail
Mileage: 60,309 MI
4 Jul 202624 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 60,309 MI
Expiry date: 23 Nov 2015 4 Jul 202630 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 56,280 MI
Expiry date: 5 Aug 2015 4 Jul 202630 Jul 2014
Fail
Mileage: 56,280 MI
4 Jul 20266 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 43,540 MI
Expiry date: 5 Aug 2014 4 Jul 20266 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 31,218 MI
Expiry date: 5 Aug 2013 4 Jul 20263 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 18,682 MI
Expiry date: 2 Aug 2012 4 Jul 20263 Aug 2011
Fail
Mileage: 18,682 MI
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OU08LWP was registered on 2008-03-04
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