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ET57 LDE

2008 Mini Mini (R58)

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2025
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

110,130 mi
Last recorded110,130 miles
Recorded on18 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Mini Mini (R58)55,165 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET57 LDE
MakeMini
ModelMini (R58)
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 May 2024 110,130 miles

Brake pad light on pads good

Tyre light on

Fail 17 May 2024 110,125 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre light on

parking brake light on

Pass 2 May 2023 109,298 miles
Fail 2 May 2023 109,278 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2022 105,301 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 May 2022 105,296 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2021 103,688 miles

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

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

Fail 24 May 2021 103,683 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 16 May 2020 99,241 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 99,086 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Both front tyres worn slightly on outer edges

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 93,475 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Feb 2018 87,715 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% bulb dim (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 13 Feb 2018 87,715 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% bulb dim (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 Nov 2017 84,674 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 74,093 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 71,067 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 68,476 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2014 63,004 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Mar 2014 63,004 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Mar 2013 57,555 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Mar 2013 57,555 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Feb 2012 47,559 miles

coolant level low. brake fluid level low. front outer sill jacking point blocks missing n/s and o/s. rear brake discs worn and required soon

tyre pressure monitoring system light on.

Fail 7 Feb 2012 47,559 miles

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

coolant level low. brake fluid level low. front outer sill jacking point blocks missing n/s and o/s. rear brake discs worn and required soon

tyre pressure monitoring system light on.

Pass 11 Feb 2011 28,452 miles

both front brake discs corroded

Fail 11 Feb 2011 28,452 miles

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

both front brake discs corroded

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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ET57 LDE is a 2008 Mini Mini (R58) in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ET57 LDE, 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 ET57 LDE registered?

ET57 LDE is a 2008 Mini Mini (R58), first registered on 7 February 2008.

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