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2008 MINI MINI
General Information
- Registration SL08VUP
- Manufacturer MINI
- Model MINI
- Year 2008
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expires 12 Mar 2027
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
13 Mar 2026
Pass
Mileage: 73,994 MI
Expiry date: 12 Mar 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- under trays and engine covers fitted
- wet conditions
6 Mar 2026
Fail
Mileage: 73,993 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- under trays and engine covers fitted
- wet conditions
13 Mar 2025
Pass
Mileage: 70,963 MI
Expiry date: 12 Mar 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- under trays and engine covers fitted
- wet conditions
12 Mar 2025
Fail
Mileage: 70,963 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- under trays and engine covers fitted
- wet conditions
18 Apr 2024
Pass
Mileage: 65,114 MI
Expiry date: 24 Apr 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Underbody and suspension components heavily corroded.
- Suspect brake pipes corroded in places unable to inspect fully due to being coated.
16 Apr 2024
Fail
Mileage: 65,114 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Underbody and suspension components heavily corroded.
- Suspect brake pipes corroded in places unable to inspect fully due to being coated.
- Slight oil leaks.
17 Apr 2023
Pass
Mileage: 61,358 MI
Expiry date: 24 Apr 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear exhaust heat shields loose.
- Underbody and suspension components heavily corroded.
- Oil leaks.
7 Apr 2022
Pass
Mileage: 59,131 MI
Expiry date: 24 Apr 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Engine oil leaks.
- Suspension components heavily corroded.
- Nails in n/s/r tyre.
28 Mar 2022
Fail
Mileage: 59,131 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Engine oil leaks.
- Suspension components heavily corroded.
- Exhaust rear box heavily corroded and slight leak.
- Nails in n/s/r tyre.
15 Apr 2021
Pass
Mileage: 55,479 MI
Expiry date: 24 Apr 2022 12 Jun 202625 Apr 2020
Pass
Mileage: 53,224 MI
Expiry date: 24 Apr 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
5 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 47,476 MI
Expiry date: 24 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- 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 (5.2.3 (e))
25 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 41,691 MI
Expiry date: 24 Apr 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
25 Apr 2018
Fail
Mileage: 41,691 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
28 Feb 2018
Fail
Mileage: 41,667 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
30 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 34,470 MI
Expiry date: 9 Dec 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (3.5.1i)
10 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 25,365 MI
Expiry date: 9 Dec 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Corrosion on Rear silencer
31 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 20,928 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jan 2016 12 Jun 20266 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 17,934 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jan 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
26 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 14,657 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jan 2014 12 Jun 202630 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 13,472 MI
Expiry date: 3 Apr 2013 12 Jun 20261 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 12,322 MI
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SL08VUP was registered on 2008-04-03
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