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LE57 AWF

2008 Mini Mini (R57)

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

57,106 mi
Last recorded57,106 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Mini Mini (R57)53,357 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE57 AWF
MakeMini
ModelMini (R57)
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2024 57,106 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2024 57,073 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2023 44,896 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2023 44,896 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2022 37,233 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2022 37,233 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tyre inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tyre inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre inner shoulder wearing smooth. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre inner and outer shoulder wearing smooth. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 35,107 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 33,109 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x 2 ()

Pass 1 Mar 2019 29,852 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2019 29,852 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))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 26,932 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside + nearside (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 27 Feb 2018 26,931 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside + nearside (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 24,243 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 24,243 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 22,014 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 21,099 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 19,751 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 12,382 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 7,013 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 5,723 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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LE57 AWF is a 2008 Mini Mini (R57) in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LE57 AWF, 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 LE57 AWF registered?

LE57 AWF is a 2008 Mini Mini (R57), first registered on 26 January 2008.

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