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2008 MINI MINI
General Information
- Registration OV08YXJ
- Manufacturer MINI
- Model MINI
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expires 17 Mar 2027
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
18 Mar 2026
Pass
Mileage: 89,201 MI
Expiry date: 17 Mar 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
20 Feb 2025
Pass
Mileage: 80,644 MI
Expiry date: 19 Feb 2026 4 Jul 202611 Feb 2025
Fail
Mileage: 80,587 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside 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
19 Feb 2024
Pass
Mileage: 77,709 MI
Expiry date: 18 Feb 2025 4 Jul 20267 Feb 2024
Fail
Mileage: 77,692 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Brake master cylinder defective but brake still operating brake pedal creeps down to floor (1.1.10 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
1 Feb 2023
Pass
Mileage: 74,838 MI
Expiry date: 6 Feb 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
7 Feb 2022
Pass
Mileage: 72,233 MI
Expiry date: 6 Feb 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases heavily repaired by gum (6.1.2 (a))
18 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 65,713 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2021 4 Jul 202618 Nov 2020
Fail
Mileage: 65,712 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Back box leaking (8.2.2.1 (b)) Repair immediately
- Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a)) Repair immediately
31 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 54,870 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2020 4 Jul 202622 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 50,682 MI
Expiry date: 21 May 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
19 May 2018
Fail
Mileage: 50,677 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
18 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 46,490 MI
Expiry date: 17 May 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
29 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 41,905 MI
Expiry date: 17 Apr 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- nearside front tyre close to 1.6 mm limit
- rear silencer in poor condition
18 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 38,155 MI
Expiry date: 17 Apr 2016 4 Jul 202610 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 33,161 MI
Expiry date: 9 Apr 2015 4 Jul 202614 Nov 2013
Fail
Mileage: 31,376 MI
4 Jul 202614 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 31,376 MI
Expiry date: 26 Nov 2014 4 Jul 202627 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 25,113 MI
Expiry date: 26 Nov 2013 4 Jul 20268 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 24,293 MI
Expiry date: 17 May 2013 4 Jul 20265 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 15,957 MI
Expiry date: 17 May 2012 4 Jul 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
OV08YXJ was registered on 2008-05-17
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