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2008 MINI MINI
General Information
- Registration OV08YXD
- Manufacturer MINI
- Model MINI
- Year 2008
- Colour White
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expired 01 Nov 2025
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
31 Oct 2024
Pass
Mileage: 145,145 MI
Expiry date: 1 Nov 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive Sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside front Rubber jacking point missing nearside Rear rubber jacking point missing
- Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
31 Oct 2024
Fail
Mileage: 145,145 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive Sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside front Rubber jacking point missing nearside Rear rubber jacking point missing
- Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
31 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 142,213 MI
Expiry date: 1 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- 15 YR OLD//MILES ETC ETC,,D/SEAT TORN,,175/65/15 X 4,,P3
- Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH (5.3.2 (b))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
31 Oct 2023
Fail
Mileage: 142,209 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH (5.3.2 (b))
- 15 YR OLD//MILES ETC ETC,,D/SEAT TORN,,175/65/15 X 4,,P3
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
31 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 139,087 MI
Expiry date: 1 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
31 Oct 2022
Fail
Mileage: 139,087 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
2 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 137,487 MI
Expiry date: 1 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
1 Nov 2021
Fail
Mileage: 137,487 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
31 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 134,529 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
28 Oct 2020
Fail
Mileage: 134,525 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
26 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 123,891 MI
Expiry date: 4 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Exhaust mounting defective Hanger for rear silencer defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre down to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Starting to smear (3.4 (b) (i))
26 Mar 2019
Fail
Mileage: 123,891 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre down to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Exhaust mounting defective Hanger for rear silencer defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Starting to smear (3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
4 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 107,893 MI
Expiry date: 4 Apr 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front number plate cracked, unlikely to be misread.
4 Apr 2018
Fail
Mileage: 107,893 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front number plate cracked, unlikely to be misread.
5 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 96,393 MI
Expiry date: 4 Apr 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- oil leak
- exhaust system heavily corroded
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
4 Apr 2017
Fail
Mileage: 96,393 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 inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)
- oil leak
- exhaust system heavily corroded
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)
13 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 84,720 MI
Expiry date: 12 May 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- engine oil leak
13 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 72,893 MI
Expiry date: 12 May 2016 4 Jul 202613 May 2015
Fail
Mileage: 72,893 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
13 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 58,831 MI
Expiry date: 12 May 2015 4 Jul 202610 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 46,216 MI
Expiry date: 9 May 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
10 May 2013
Fail
Mileage: 46,216 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
16 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 32,039 MI
Expiry date: 15 Apr 2013 4 Jul 202616 Apr 2012
Fail
Mileage: 32,039 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
3 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 18,039 MI
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OV08YXD was registered on 2008-05-19
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