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KL08 MRY

2008 Mini Mini (R58)

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

86,070 mi
Last recorded86,070 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mini Mini (R58)55,165 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL08 MRY
MakeMini
ModelMini (R58)
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 86,070 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2026 86,070 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2025 86,058 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension rod damaged and seriously weakened both front tie bars (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front both front jacking points missing

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shock absorber corroded in casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 84,145 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 80,918 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2024 80,918 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 75,408 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2023 75,398 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sub frame (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 71,209 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 70,821 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 65,555 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Oct 2019 62,820 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 58,354 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 54,375 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 47,856 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 41,852 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 34,839 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 29,358 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 23,387 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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KL08 MRY is a 2008 Mini Mini (R58) in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 KL08 MRY, 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 KL08 MRY registered?

KL08 MRY is a 2008 Mini Mini (R58), first registered on 24 July 2008.

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