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L44 TRH

2008 Mini Mini (R58)

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

52,148 mi
Last recorded52,148 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mini Mini (R58)55,165 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL44 TRH
MakeMini
ModelMini (R58)
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 52,148 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2025 52,148 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 51,748 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 51,294 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Under surface corrision

Pass 17 Sep 2022 50,506 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 50,205 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 49,601 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 48,395 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 46,911 miles

Nearside Rear perished between tread

Pass 21 Aug 2017 44,169 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened set/pair (3.5.1i)

Rear tyres out of shape 195/55/16 RF

Pass 17 Aug 2016 41,050 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 1955516 Michelin rf ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1955516 outer edge worn Michelin rf (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 37,895 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 34,790 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 31,104 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 26,564 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 21,755 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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L44 TRH is a 2008 Mini Mini (R58) in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 L44 TRH, 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 L44 TRH registered?

L44 TRH is a 2008 Mini Mini (R58), first registered on 2 August 2008.

Is L44 TRH safe to buy?

The MOT history for L44 TRH shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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