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DRZ 3032

2008 Mini Mini (R57)

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

89,513 mi
Last recorded89,513 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Mini Mini (R57)53,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDRZ 3032
MakeMini
ModelMini (R57)
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 89,513 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2024 89,316 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, 195/55 R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2024 89,313 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush likely to become detached Both (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, 195/55 R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2023 86,599 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 79,971 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 73,208 miles

rear exhaust is corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2020 72,164 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2020 72,160 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 10 May 2019 71,441 miles

Advise slight inner and outer edge wear to front tyres

Pass 17 Apr 2018 65,982 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Apr 2017 59,925 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 18 Apr 2017 59,925 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 54,302 miles

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

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

engine covers

Fail 17 Apr 2016 54,190 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhasut box (7.1.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm deteriorated tread section 195 55 16 87H (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm deteriorated tread section nearside rear tyre has nail trad section (4.1.E.1)

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

engine covers

Pass 20 Apr 2015 49,287 miles

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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DRZ 3032 is a 2008 Mini Mini (R57) in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DRZ 3032, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DRZ 3032 registered?

DRZ 3032 is a 2008 Mini Mini (R57), first registered on 18 January 2008.

Is DRZ 3032 safe to buy?

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