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2008 MINI MINI
General Information
- Registration SW08HLF
- Manufacturer MINI
- Model MINI
- Year 2008
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1397cc
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- Expires 27 Nov 2026
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
28 Nov 2025
Pass
Mileage: 106,427 MI
Expiry date: 27 Nov 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
25 Nov 2025
Fail
Mileage: 106,425 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
26 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 101,282 MI
Expiry date: 25 Nov 2025 13 Jun 202622 Sep 2023
Pass
Mileage: 97,991 MI
Expiry date: 6 Oct 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
21 Sep 2023
Fail
Mileage: 97,988 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
4 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 97,022 MI
Expiry date: 6 Oct 2023 13 Jun 20263 Oct 2022
Fail
Mileage: 97,018 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
17 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 95,924 MI
Expiry date: 6 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
16 Sep 2021
Fail
Mileage: 95,921 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
7 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 94,706 MI
Expiry date: 6 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
2 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 92,849 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
11 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 90,192 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jul 2019 13 Jun 202629 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 88,846 MI
Expiry date: 28 Aug 2018 13 Jun 202626 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 74,169 MI
Expiry date: 25 Aug 2017 13 Jun 202622 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 69,270 MI
Expiry date: 21 Aug 2016 13 Jun 202619 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 64,236 MI
Expiry date: 21 Aug 2015 13 Jun 202622 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 58,519 MI
Expiry date: 21 Aug 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
21 Aug 2013
Fail
Mileage: 58,519 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
31 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 47,392 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jun 2013 13 Jun 20261 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 35,581 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jun 2012 13 Jun 202631 May 2011
Fail
Mileage: 35,581 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
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SW08HLF was registered on 2008-06-06
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