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RW08 HJW

2010 Mini Mini (R57)

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

124,794 mi
Last recorded124,794 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Mini Mini (R57)55,108 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRW08 HJW
MakeMini
ModelMini (R57)
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 124,794 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2025 102,864 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Aug 2025 106,825 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi part (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2024 118,872 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Oct 2024 118,872 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D rubber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D rubber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 99,388 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 112,928 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2023 112,928 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2023 88,614 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 105,627 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2022 105,627 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 81,608 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 96,619 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 74,597 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 82,631 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2020 70,249 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 63,813 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2019 63,666 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 59,880 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 52,424 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 44,743 miles

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring items

Fail 5 Sep 2017 44,743 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak ()

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring items

Pass 19 Sep 2016 36,786 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 36,786 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 36,592 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 36,592 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 35,970 miles

Both rear tyres are cracking slightly

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 34,254 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 31,984 miles

uneaven wear on nearside rear tyre

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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RW08 HJW is a 2010 Mini Mini (R57) in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

Across all 2010 Mini Mini (R57) models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 55,108 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 RW08 HJW, 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 16 years old, this Mini Mini (R57) is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RW08 HJW is a 2010 Mini Mini (R57), first registered on 16 March 2010.

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