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2008 MINI MINI
General Information
- Registration OW08ZNM
- Manufacturer MINI
- Model MINI
- Year 2008
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1560cc
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- Expired 05 Feb 2026
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
6 Feb 2025
Pass
Mileage: 156,864 MI
Expiry date: 5 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))
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
10 Jan 2025
Fail
Mileage: 156,824 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 42% nearside lower reading (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases turbo area (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
2 Jan 2024
Pass
Mileage: 150,275 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jan 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
3 Jan 2023
Pass
Mileage: 143,531 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jan 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded Slight (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
29 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 135,662 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight play in saddle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))
26 Nov 2021
Fail
Mileage: 135,657 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Worn below legal limit and worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Worn below legal limit and worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a)) 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)
- Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))
- Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight play in saddle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
20 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 124,882 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2021 28 Jun 202616 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 109,961 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
21 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 98,455 MI
Expiry date: 22 May 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- 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 Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
21 May 2018
Fail
Mileage: 98,455 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
23 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 84,638 MI
Expiry date: 22 May 2018 28 Jun 202619 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 80,035 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jul 2017 28 Jun 202616 Jul 2016
Fail
Mileage: 80,030 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
16 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 79,798 MI
Expiry date: 26 May 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Both wipers staring to perish
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
27 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 77,371 MI
Expiry date: 26 May 2016 28 Jun 202626 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 71,095 MI
Expiry date: 26 Aug 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
27 Aug 2013
Fail
Mileage: 62,233 MI
28 Jun 202627 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 62,233 MI
Expiry date: 26 Aug 2014 28 Jun 20262 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 51,510 MI
Expiry date: 20 Aug 2013 28 Jun 202622 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 40,378 MI
Expiry date: 20 Aug 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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OW08ZNM was registered on 2008-08-20
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