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HG08 MWZ

2008 Mini Mini (R57)

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

47,586 mi
Last recorded47,586 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mini Mini (R57)53,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG08 MWZ
MakeMini
ModelMini (R57)
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 47,586 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Strut top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Strut top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in glass (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 46,161 miles

Exhaust tailpipe and clamp corroded

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Strut top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in glass (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 44,412 miles

Exhaust tail pipe corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Strut top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Strut top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread at 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in glass (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 42,320 miles

Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2023 42,320 miles

Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 40,680 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2022 40,652 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer tyre sidewall cut to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 38,226 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin unable to see condition of front inner brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin unable to see condition of rear inner brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 35,542 miles

Nearside Front Outer cut to tyre sidewall

Nearside Rear slight damage to light unit / condensation inside

Offside Rear coil spring starting to corrode

Pass 11 Mar 2019 32,318 miles

Exhaust silencer outer skin heavily corroded - not leaking gas.

Fail 7 Mar 2019 32,295 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust silencer outer skin heavily corroded - not leaking gas.

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 27,911 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn below 1.6mm on outer edge - Not part of the primary tread.

Rear exhaust silencer section heavily corroded - Not blowing nor insecure.

Pass 20 Feb 2017 24,439 miles

Nearside wiper blade split

Pass 16 Mar 2016 21,129 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 19,717 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 14 May 2014 17,998 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 16,195 miles

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

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

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

both front wiper rubbers split but clearing screen

Pass 16 May 2012 14,709 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 12,298 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 MWZ is a 2008 Mini Mini (R57) in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 MWZ, 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 MWZ registered?

HG08 MWZ is a 2008 Mini Mini (R57), first registered on 22 May 2008.

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