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HT08 HGM

2008 Mini Mini (R58)

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

79,557 mi
Last recorded79,557 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mini Mini (R58)55,165 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT08 HGM
MakeMini
ModelMini (R58)
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 79,557 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 78,016 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2024 75,872 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 73,318 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 68,870 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 64,819 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 61,720 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn inside and outside edges

Pass 24 Apr 2019 56,565 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 52,776 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 49,912 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 49,912 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 2 May 2016 46,750 miles
Fail 2 May 2016 46,750 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 1 May 2015 43,600 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 39,997 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 36,488 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 29,067 miles

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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HT08 HGM is a 2008 Mini Mini (R58) in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 HT08 HGM, 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 HT08 HGM registered?

HT08 HGM is a 2008 Mini Mini (R58), first registered on 28 July 2008.

Is HT08 HGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for HT08 HGM shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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