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SW08 GVM

2008 Mini Clubman

Brown Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

126,666 mi
Last recorded126,666 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mini Clubman64,893 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW08 GVM
MakeMini
ModelClubman
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 126,666 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2025 118,846 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2025 118,485 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2025 118,464 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2024 116,089 miles

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated (4.10 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2024 116,089 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated (4.10 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 111,120 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2023 111,109 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. both (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 166,943 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2021 166,886 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 158,868 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2020 158,820 miles

Emissions not tested injector lower sealing washer breached (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 150,783 miles

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

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

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

all suspension components have heavy surface corrosion

brake condition warning lamp lit

tow bar and ball fitted, no electrical socket fitted

tyre pressure warning lamp lit (red in colour)

Pass 18 Jul 2018 86,310 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 86,309 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases clamp loose (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Trailer electrical socket likely to become detached (4.10 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 129,006 miles

rear undertrays obscuring components unable to carry out full inspections

Fail 29 Jun 2017 129,006 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear undertrays obscuring components unable to carry out full inspections

Pass 21 Jul 2016 73,494 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

oversills unable to carry out full sill inspections

suggest further investigation of braking system condition

tow bar lighting plug obscured by bumper unable to carry out full inspection

undertrays obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jul 2015 69,888 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 69,861 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 64,682 miles

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

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

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

inner rear pads hard to see

nearside rear brake slightly tight to turn by hand

wiring secured to nearside rear suspension arm

Fail 16 Jun 2014 64,682 miles

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

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

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

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

inner rear pads hard to see

nearside rear brake slightly tight to turn by hand

wiring secured to nearside rear suspension arm

Pass 15 Jul 2013 58,345 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 50,770 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 44,047 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 42,725 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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SW08 GVM is a 2008 Mini Clubman in Brown with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2008 Mini Clubman models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 64,893 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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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SW08 GVM is a 2008 Mini Clubman, first registered on 24 May 2008.

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