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C4 PUX

2008 Mini Mini (R58)

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

119,687 mi
Last recorded119,687 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mini Mini (R58)55,165 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC4 PUX
MakeMini
ModelMini (R58)
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 119,687 miles

1 number plate light bulb not working .

brake warning light illuminated on dash , recommend a further brakes pads and wiring sensors inspection , to determine condition and remaining life , possible hand brake warning light fault . inspection to be done within 30 days .

Pass 4 Oct 2024 118,023 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2024 118,023 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2024 118,017 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

oil leaks

Pass 4 Aug 2023 113,807 miles

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

OIL LEAKS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Aug 2023 113,807 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

OIL LEAKS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 108,060 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top mount bush debonding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear slight bind on brake

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top mount bush debonding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Aug 2022 108,060 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top mount bush debonding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear slight bind on brake

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top mount bush debonding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 99,905 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS and OS, top mount bushes worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside exhaust tip missing

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

Fail 3 Aug 2021 99,905 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS and OS, top mount bushes worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside exhaust tip missing

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 87,810 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 84,701 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 81,838 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 65,917 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 50,836 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 46,861 miles

Nearside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2013 21,307 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 20,657 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 18,197 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall damaged.

Pass 5 Jan 2012 18,197 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall damaged.

Pass 6 May 2011 14,939 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Mini (R58)?

Based on 32,231 MOT tests across 2,295 vehicles.

81.1%
Pass Rate
4,576
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
2,295
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 216
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 189
Registration plate lamp not working 127
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C4 PUX is a 2008 Mini Mini (R58) in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2008 Mini Mini (R58) models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 55,165 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mini Mini (R58) fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 216 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C4 PUX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini (R58) typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Mini Mini (R58) is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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C4 PUX is a 2008 Mini Mini (R58), first registered on 7 May 2008.

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