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2008 MINI MINI
General Information
- Registration OW08HCD
- Manufacturer MINI
- Model MINI
- Year 2008
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1397cc
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- MOT Expired
- Expired 28 Jun 2026
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
4 Aug 2023
Fail
Mileage: 126,251 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
- underbody and suspension components corroded
- Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
18 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 117,482 MI
Expiry date: 10 Sep 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
18 Aug 2020
Fail
Mileage: 117,482 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
11 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 106,495 MI
Expiry date: 10 Sep 2020 28 Jun 20262 Sep 2019
Fail
Mileage: 106,436 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
10 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 102,866 MI
Expiry date: 9 Sep 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
7 Sep 2018
Fail
Mileage: 102,864 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
19 Jul 2018
Fail
Mileage: 102,816 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- front wiper blades poor
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
19 Jul 2018
Fail
Mileage: 102,816 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- front wiper blades poor
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
17 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 88,086 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jul 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
6 Jul 2017
Fail
Mileage: 88,077 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
6 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 75,788 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jul 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- under tray covers fitted obscuring some underside components
- top engine trays fitted obscuring some engine bay components
1 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 63,023 MI
Expiry date: 31 May 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
19 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 50,865 MI
Expiry date: 18 May 2015 28 Jun 202627 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 47,633 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2014 28 Jun 202621 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 42,076 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2013 28 Jun 202626 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 38,439 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jul 2013 28 Jun 202623 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 26,488 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jul 2012 28 Jun 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!
OW08HCD was registered on 2008-07-28
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