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DG08 XJB

2008 Mini Mini (R60)

Brown Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

94,616 mi
Last recorded94,616 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mini Mini (R60)72,869 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 XJB
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 94,616 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 89,681 miles

Nearside 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))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2023 86,696 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2023 86,696 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jan 2023 83,211 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2023 83,201 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2022 80,873 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 80,108 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 77,546 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2020 77,344 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 76,553 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Constant velocity joint boot sweating grease

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel slightly binding

Pass 4 Apr 2018 65,230 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 65,218 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 20 Jun 2017 59,694 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Inner Edge (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 19 Jun 2017 59,691 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Inner Edge (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 53,587 miles

nearside front wheel buckled on inner edge

Pass 26 Jun 2015 46,885 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 26 Jun 2015 46,885 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 42,380 miles

Damage To Inner Side Of Nearside Rear Tyre.

Damage To windscreen, Outside Zone 'A'. Under 40mm size.

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 37,455 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre Has Small Cut On Inside Edge

Pass 12 Apr 2012 33,213 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 31,055 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Mini (R60)?

Based on 195,464 MOT tests across 14,155 vehicles.

83.2%
Pass Rate
5,727
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
14,155
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 930
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 884
Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 569
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 538
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DG08 XJB is a 2008 Mini Mini (R60) in Brown with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2008 Mini Mini (R60) models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 72,869 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 (R60) fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 930 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DG08 XJB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini (R60) typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 18 years old, this Mini Mini (R60) is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DG08 XJB registered?

DG08 XJB is a 2008 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 31 March 2008.

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