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FN08 MVV

2008 Mini Clubman

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Dec 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

114,760 mi
Last recorded114,760 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Mini Clubman64,893 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN08 MVV
MakeMini
ModelClubman
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 114,760 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 106,931 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 95,595 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 88,442 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 82,604 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2021 82,604 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 77,406 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 77,406 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively insecure (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 70,042 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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))

Fail 24 Jun 2019 70,042 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 64,315 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 64,315 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 58,148 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside front tyre valve deteriorated

Fail 22 Jun 2017 58,147 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside front tyre valve deteriorated

Pass 27 Jun 2016 49,386 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 49,386 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 49,249 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 41,654 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 33,673 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 26,613 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 18,074 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 13,993 miles

rear discs corroded

How Reliable is the Mini Clubman?

Based on 207,761 MOT tests across 26,768 vehicles.

85.9%
Pass Rate
6,251
Miles/Year
11
Year Lifespan
26,768
On UK Roads
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FN08 MVV is a 2008 Mini Clubman in Silver 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 Clubman models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 64,893 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mini Clubman typically stays on UK roads for around 11 years. At 18 years old, this Mini Clubman is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FN08 MVV is a 2008 Mini Clubman, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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