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T888 JLP

2008 Mini Mini (R57)

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

63,126 mi
Last recorded63,126 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Mini Mini (R57)53,357 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT888 JLP
MakeMini
ModelMini (R57)
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2022 63,126 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2022 63,018 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 61,335 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2021 61,314 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair both rear performances poor (1.2.1 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

parking brake performance poor, requirements just met

Pass 23 Oct 2020 55,582 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2019 50,605 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 45,325 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 45,325 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both fronts split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 37,609 miles

Exhaust corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 18 Apr 2018 37,609 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Heavy age cracking - Code 4807 (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 45% (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust corroded

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Apr 2017 29,166 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S & O/S (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre also heavily perished but not exposing wires or cords. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 29,241 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 25,109 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 22,513 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 19,388 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2012 15,355 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 15,355 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 9,767 miles

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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T888 JLP is a 2008 Mini Mini (R57) in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2008 Mini Mini (R57) models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 53,357 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 T888 JLP, 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 18 years old, this Mini Mini (R57) is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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T888 JLP is a 2008 Mini Mini (R57), first registered on 1 March 2008.

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