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2008 MINI MINI
General Information
- Registration OW08BYZ
- Manufacturer MINI
- Model MINI
- Year 2008
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expires 04 Dec 2026
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
5 Dec 2025
Pass
Mileage: 74,622 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Trays and covers present preventing a full inspection of some components
- Fuel cap seal deteriorated
9 Aug 2024
Pass
Mileage: 70,441 MI
Expiry date: 8 Aug 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Trays and covers fitted
- 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 Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
13 Feb 2023
Pass
Mileage: 66,718 MI
Expiry date: 12 Feb 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
21 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 61,296 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jan 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
21 Jan 2022
Fail
Mileage: 61,296 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
12 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 56,114 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jan 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- engine bay covers fitted
- Rear Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
12 Jan 2021
Fail
Mileage: 56,114 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- engine bay covers fitted
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
14 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 50,502 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
26 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 47,736 MI
Expiry date: 26 Feb 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
25 Feb 2019
Fail
Mileage: 47,714 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
27 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 43,477 MI
Expiry date: 26 Feb 2019 27 Jun 202624 Feb 2018
Fail
Mileage: 43,456 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
20 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 39,371 MI
Expiry date: 26 Feb 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
27 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 36,735 MI
Expiry date: 26 Feb 2017 27 Jun 202624 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 32,105 MI
Expiry date: 23 Feb 2016 27 Jun 202617 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 28,183 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jul 2014 27 Jun 202626 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 22,668 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jul 2013 27 Jun 202619 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 17,859 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jul 2012 27 Jun 202619 Jul 2011
Fail
Mileage: 17,859 MI
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OW08BYZ was registered on 2008-07-25
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