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AC08 LFO

2008 Mini One

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

99,084 mi
Last recorded99,084 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mini One63,281 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 LFO
MakeMini
ModelOne
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 99,084 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

fuel cap seal deteriorated

Fail 10 Oct 2025 99,084 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

fuel cap seal deteriorated

Pass 4 Oct 2024 97,702 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 94,281 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit uneven wear n/s to o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2023 94,268 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit uneven wear n/s to o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 88,912 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 85,668 miles

Accident damage to the nearside front bonnet and grille

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside front jacking point missing

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both rear brakes binding slightly (1.2.1 (f))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 28 Feb 2020 77,958 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2020 77,958 miles

Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury Bonnet panel damaged (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 68,318 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Feb 2019 68,318 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 63,344 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 20 Feb 2018 63,344 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 175/65 15 (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear tyre perishing on inner sidewall

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 57,694 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 52,340 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 48,309 miles
Fail 2 May 2015 48,309 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 May 2014 43,077 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 36,487 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 36,487 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 31,916 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2011 28,367 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2011 28,367 miles

How Reliable is the Mini One?

Based on 528,090 MOT tests across 55,487 vehicles.

83.8%
Pass Rate
5,024
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
55,487
On UK Roads
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AC08 LFO is a 2008 Mini One in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 2008 Mini One models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 63,281 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mini One typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 18 years old, this Mini One is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AC08 LFO is a 2008 Mini One, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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