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GD08 CEY

2008 Mini Mini (R58)

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

92,974 mi
Last recorded92,974 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mini Mini (R58)55,165 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD08 CEY
MakeMini
ModelMini (R58)
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 92,974 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rears inner faces of discs slightly scored due being stood strip and clean (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Nov 2025 92,974 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rears inner faces of discs slightly scored due being stood strip and clean (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2023 90,792 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2023 90,791 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 88,489 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 83,750 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Sump Area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 79,687 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 76,194 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged on the outer sidewall and is wearing smooth on the shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2018 72,651 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 68,947 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 65,332 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 60,346 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

offside upper stop and tail light not working

Fail 6 Apr 2016 60,346 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

offside upper stop and tail light not working

Pass 27 Apr 2015 56,082 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 51,977 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jun 2013 45,114 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 36,770 miles

General surface corrosion to exhaust system in places.

Testing in wet conditions.

Pass 25 Jun 2011 28,105 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)

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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GD08 CEY 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 GD08 CEY, 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 GD08 CEY registered?

GD08 CEY is a 2008 Mini Mini (R58), first registered on 30 June 2008.

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