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GU08 JFK

2008 Mini Mini (R57)

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

114,810 mi
Last recorded114,810 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mini Mini (R57)53,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU08 JFK
MakeMini
ModelMini (R57)
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 114,810 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 111,138 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 108,185 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 106,758 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 105,584 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 103,013 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 100,926 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 96,985 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 95,741 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Apr 2018 95,741 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Jul 2017 92,887 miles

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

both front wipers slighlty smearing

Fail 27 Jul 2017 92,887 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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

both front wipers slighlty smearing

Pass 16 Aug 2016 85,690 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 79,140 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 68,545 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust rear deteriorated

Pass 17 Jul 2013 55,536 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 43,614 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 37,932 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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GU08 JFK is a 2008 Mini Mini (R57) in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2008 Mini Mini (R57) models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 53,357 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 GU08 JFK, 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 18 years old, this Mini Mini (R57) is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GU08 JFK registered?

GU08 JFK is a 2008 Mini Mini (R57), first registered on 3 March 2008.

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