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LL08 TSO

2008 Mini Mini (R58)

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2024
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

97,379 mi
Last recorded97,379 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Mini Mini (R58)55,165 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL08 TSO
MakeMini
ModelMini (R58)
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2023 97,379 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s and n/s. (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Jul 2023 97,367 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to oil warning lamp illuminating during test . (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s and n/s. (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 95,820 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s and n/s. (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 1 Aug 2022 95,820 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s and n/s. (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 93,991 miles

Coolant leak Turbo area ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 30 Jun 2021 93,940 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 92,482 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

reverse lights not working

Fail 17 Jul 2020 92,479 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

reverse lights not working

Pass 18 Jul 2019 87,693 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2019 87,693 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 80,315 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2018 80,314 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 78,259 miles

Nearside Rear tyre heaviley cracked

under trays fitted

Fail 17 Jul 2017 78,257 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear tyre heaviley cracked

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

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

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Jul 2016 73,698 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Jul 2015 68,288 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 68,288 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 62,915 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 56,956 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 52,441 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Jul 2012 52,441 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jun 2011 34,581 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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LL08 TSO is a 2008 Mini Mini (R58) in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 LL08 TSO, 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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LL08 TSO is a 2008 Mini Mini (R58), first registered on 3 July 2008.

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