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G8 GLF

2026 Mini Mini (R57)

Yellow Hybrid electric (clean)
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

100,961 mi
Last recorded100,961 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG8 GLF
MakeMini
ModelMini (R57)
Year2026
ColourYellow
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 100,961 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Oct 2025 100,773 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both bulbs inoperative (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 90,234 miles

Coolant bottle empty

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources & lens missing (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner tread splitting & wearing out of shape - both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides bald inner edge - 205/45 x 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Oct 2024 90,234 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. 215/50 x 17 fitted - all others 205/45 x17 (5.2.3 (b))

Coolant bottle empty

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources & lens missing (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner tread splitting & wearing out of shape - both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides bald inner edge - 205/45 x 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 80,911 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Oct 2023 80,910 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 71,743 miles

cherished number plates in boot

Fail 5 Aug 2022 71,601 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

all 4 tyres slight cracking

Pass 9 Aug 2021 63,647 miles
Pass 7 May 2020 55,187 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 47,931 miles

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

coolant is below the minimum

Pass 19 May 2018 39,540 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 30,908 miles

Slight oil leak

Pass 17 May 2016 21,586 miles

Centre Front Has sticker displayed

Nearside Rear Nails in the tyre

Fail 17 May 2016 21,586 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Centre Front Has sticker displayed

Nearside Rear Nails in the tyre

Pass 19 May 2015 11,805 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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G8 GLF is a 2026 Mini Mini (R57) in Yellow. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 G8 GLF, 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 0 years old, this Mini Mini (R57) is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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G8 GLF is a 2026 Mini Mini (R57), first registered on 19 May 2026.

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