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2008 Mini Mini (R58)

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,025 mi
Last recorded92,025 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mini Mini (R58)55,165 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF08 NBA
MakeMini
ModelMini (R58)
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 92,025 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s + o/s lens's cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords + perishing/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s + o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all shock casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear sub-frames (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 12 Sep 2025 92,025 miles

Headlamp aim too high n/s + o/s (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s + o/s lens's cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords + perishing/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s + o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all shock casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear sub-frames (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 20 Sep 2024 91,545 miles

Both rear shock absorbers coroded

Both rear tyres slightly perished

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2024 91,543 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Both rear shock absorbers coroded

Both rear tyres slightly perished

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 91,016 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Sep 2023 91,009 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 89,487 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Coil spring corroded o\s and n\s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged o\s and n\s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all suspension components corroding

emissions just passed

front and rear shock absorbers corroding

outer sill covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2021 87,348 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded o\s and n\s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin look low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o\s and n\s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all suspension components corroding including front shock absorbers

o\s rear brake wear indicator insecure

undertrays fitted

Fail 21 Sep 2021 87,348 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded o\s and n\s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin look low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o\s and n\s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all suspension components corroding including front shock absorbers

o\s rear brake wear indicator insecure

undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Sep 2020 86,252 miles

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

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2020 86,252 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 85,397 miles

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

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

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

o\s rear tyre split nr canvas centre tread

rear crossbeam corroding on surface

undertrays fitted

Fail 13 Sep 2019 85,298 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

o\s rear tyre split nr canvas centre tread

rear crossbeam corroding on surface

undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2018 83,097 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 79,545 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 21 Aug 2017 79,544 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2016 74,020 miles

o/s gearbox oil seal slight leak

slight coolant leak

Fail 13 Jul 2015 62,783 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s/r inner brake pad starting to wear close to wear indicator

Pass 13 Jul 2015 62,783 miles

o/s/r inner brake pad starting to wear close to wear indicator

Pass 14 Jul 2014 55,903 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on the outer edge

slight gear oil leak

Pass 2 Aug 2013 48,637 miles

Oil level at min

Pass 30 Jul 2012 39,638 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 29,357 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 26,575 miles

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

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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LF08 NBA is a 2008 Mini Mini (R58) in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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 LF08 NBA, 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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LF08 NBA is a 2008 Mini Mini (R58), first registered on 12 March 2008.

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