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HG08 HGY

2008 Mini Mini (R57)

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

87,501 mi
Last recorded87,501 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mini Mini (R57)53,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG08 HGY
MakeMini
ModelMini (R57)
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 87,501 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2026 87,499 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

OIL LEVEL ON MINIMUM

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

Pass 25 Mar 2025 79,312 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2024 77,490 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2023 74,156 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 26 May 2022 70,549 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 67,083 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 60,814 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 56,737 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 52,091 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 52,088 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 36,447 miles

Rear silencer heavily corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2015 33,408 miles

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 30 Oct 2015 33,406 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front nail in tyre

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2014 19,828 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 16,744 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 14,982 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

SRS light illuminated indicating a system malfunction

Tyre pressure monitoring light illuminated indicating a fault in the system

Pass 6 Jun 2011 13,493 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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HG08 HGY is a 2008 Mini Mini (R57) in Blue 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 (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 HG08 HGY, 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 HG08 HGY registered?

HG08 HGY is a 2008 Mini Mini (R57), first registered on 20 June 2008.

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