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SP51 PUB

2008 Mini Clubman

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,958 mi
Last recorded116,958 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mini Clubman64,893 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP51 PUB
MakeMini
ModelClubman
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 116,958 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 110,326 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 109,407 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 104,742 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 99,731 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 94,763 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From front of engine. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 91,299 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2019 91,108 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Chip on the windscreen.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from engine area. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords and wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2018 85,997 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 85,908 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 82,098 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 82,098 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 76,361 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 15 Jun 2016 76,361 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 70,608 miles

Offside rear brake pad wear sensor insecure

Sill and floor covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jul 2014 63,340 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 53,683 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Jul 2013 53,683 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 42,475 miles

All discs rusty and pitted

Both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 6 Sep 2011 36,353 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Clubman?

Based on 207,761 MOT tests across 26,768 vehicles.

85.9%
Pass Rate
6,251
Miles/Year
11
Year Lifespan
26,768
On UK Roads
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SP51 PUB is a 2008 Mini Clubman in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2008 Mini Clubman models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 64,893 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

The Mini Clubman typically stays on UK roads for around 11 years. At 18 years old, this Mini Clubman is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SP51 PUB is a 2008 Mini Clubman, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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