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DN51 ALF

2008 Mini Mini (R57)

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

57,635 mi
Last recorded57,635 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mini Mini (R57)53,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN51 ALF
MakeMini
ModelMini (R57)
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 57,635 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2025 56,713 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 30 Jun 2025 56,713 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 55,974 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear exhaust silencer showing signs of corrosion

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2023 54,874 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust , back box corrosion

Fail 26 Jun 2023 54,870 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust , back box corrosion

Pass 18 May 2022 52,920 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Lower Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer corroded

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

Pass 11 May 2021 50,900 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2020 50,034 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear exhaust silencer showing signs of corrosion

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 26 May 2020 50,034 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear exhaust silencer showing signs of corrosion

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 May 2019 46,824 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2018 43,652 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2017 39,157 miles

Offside Rear exhaust silencer showing signs of corrosion

Fail 9 May 2017 39,157 miles

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Rear exhaust silencer showing signs of corrosion

Pass 20 May 2016 34,612 miles

Rear silencer showing signs of corrosion

Fail 20 May 2016 34,612 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear silencer showing signs of corrosion

Pass 20 May 2015 27,640 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 May 2014 23,628 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 20,028 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2012 16,743 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 12,440 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 12,440 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

How Reliable is the Mini Mini (R57)?

Based on 45,115 MOT tests across 3,155 vehicles.

79.2%
Pass Rate
4,754
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
3,155
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 365
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 324
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 244
Registration plate lamp not working 223
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DN51 ALF is a 2008 Mini Mini (R57) in Grey 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 Mini (R57) models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 53,357 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 (R57) fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 365 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DN51 ALF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini (R57) typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Mini Mini (R57) is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DN51 ALF registered?

DN51 ALF is a 2008 Mini Mini (R57), first registered on 19 May 2008.

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