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RF08 VCC

2008 Mini Mini (R58)

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

113,268 mi
Last recorded113,268 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Mini Mini (R58)55,165 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF08 VCC
MakeMini
ModelMini (R58)
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2021 113,268 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 112,729 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2020 112,729 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

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

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

Tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 15 Aug 2018 91,107 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2017 80,688 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 80,684 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 72,421 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front tyre slightly worn and wearing on inner edge

fuel cap seal has slight cracking

Pass 21 Jul 2015 64,241 miles

Engine oil was very low - Topped up with 3 Litres

Live cable under nearside engine fuse box - very close to body

Removed various hanging objects from drivers view

Slight weaping of oil from gearbox driveshaft area

Pass 21 Jul 2014 53,365 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 41,322 miles

front pads getting low

Pass 14 Aug 2012 31,358 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jun 2012 30,462 miles

a.slight play in n/s/f rack body

Fail 11 Jun 2012 30,462 miles

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

a.slight play in n/s/f rack body

Pass 16 Jun 2011 23,369 miles

a.brake fluid level just above min

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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RF08 VCC is a 2008 Mini Mini (R58) in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 RF08 VCC, 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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RF08 VCC is a 2008 Mini Mini (R58), first registered on 19 June 2008.

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