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2008 MINI MINI
General Information
- Registration OW08XMA
- Manufacturer MINI
- Model MINI
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- MOT Expired
- Expired 01 Jul 2026
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
12 Mar 2026
Fail
Mileage: 91,615 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Brake performance unable to be tested due to leaking pipe (1.2.1 (g)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear shock absorber casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- no brake test carried out due to leaking brake pipe
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes swelling under coating (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
19 Feb 2025
Pass
Mileage: 86,097 MI
Expiry date: 27 Feb 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Exhaust fowling bracket centre
19 Feb 2025
Fail
Mileage: 86,097 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Exhaust fowling bracket centre
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
28 Feb 2024
Pass
Mileage: 81,574 MI
Expiry date: 27 Feb 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
6 Jan 2023
Pass
Mileage: 78,788 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jan 2024 1 Jul 20266 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 73,575 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
11 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 64,377 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2021 1 Jul 20268 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 61,099 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2020 1 Jul 20268 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 55,459 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
2 Aug 2018
Fail
Mileage: 55,351 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
4 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 48,616 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2018 1 Jul 202610 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 41,743 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2017 1 Jul 202622 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 33,443 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2016 1 Jul 202613 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 24,749 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
18 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 22,000 MI
Expiry date: 17 Nov 2014 1 Jul 202624 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 18,891 MI
Expiry date: 31 May 2014 1 Jul 202622 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 13,260 MI
Expiry date: 31 May 2013 1 Jul 202625 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 8,329 MI
Expiry date: 31 May 2012 1 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!
OW08XMA was registered on 2008-05-31
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