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EA08 OEC

2008 Mini Mini (R58)

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

90,048 mi
Last recorded90,048 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Mini Mini (R58)55,165 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA08 OEC
MakeMini
ModelMini (R58)
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 90,048 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2024 85,293 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 23 Sep 2024 85,293 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 80,006 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Large scratch on screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 71,552 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Scratched by wiper on offside (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 66,207 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 63,715 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective brake warning light on dash (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front brake pads sensor snapped

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

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratch mark on wind screen (3.2 (a) (i))

coolant liquid leaking under the engine

tyre pressure monitoring system warning light on dash

Pass 17 Sep 2019 60,065 miles

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

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

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2019 60,065 miles

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

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

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

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 57,783 miles

Nearside Front tyre has something rattling in side it

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 54,510 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 50,648 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 50,644 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front wiper blade rubbers peeling on edges

Offside Front wiper blade rubbers peeling on edges

Pass 7 Jul 2015 46,179 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 42,835 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 40,356 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 37,372 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 28,355 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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EA08 OEC is a 2008 Mini Mini (R58) in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EA08 OEC, 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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What year was EA08 OEC registered?

EA08 OEC is a 2008 Mini Mini (R58), first registered on 19 April 2008.

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