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BN08 VEF

2008 Mini Clubman

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

37,663 mi
Last recorded37,663 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mini Clubman64,893 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN08 VEF
MakeMini
ModelClubman
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 37,663 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 30 May 2025 36,660 miles
Fail 30 May 2025 36,660 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 May 2024 35,957 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear disc's slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2023 35,147 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 34,308 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 May 2021 33,246 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 32,817 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2020 32,817 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2019 32,312 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 31,823 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 31,309 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 31,309 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 30,369 miles

Oil leaks

Fail 7 Jul 2015 29,396 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 29,396 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 28,203 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 28,203 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 26,092 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Jun 2013 26,092 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 20,369 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 15,116 miles

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

How Reliable is the Mini Clubman?

Based on 207,761 MOT tests across 26,768 vehicles.

85.9%
Pass Rate
6,251
Miles/Year
11
Year Lifespan
26,768
On UK Roads
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BN08 VEF is a 2008 Mini Clubman in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2008 Mini Clubman models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 64,893 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mini Clubman typically stays on UK roads for around 11 years. At 18 years old, this Mini Clubman is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BN08 VEF registered?

BN08 VEF is a 2008 Mini Clubman, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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The MOT history for BN08 VEF shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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