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TW03 DCW

2008 Mini Mini (R60)

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests33 (28 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate84.8%

Mileage

89,316 mi
Last recorded89,316 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mini Mini (R60)72,869 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTW03 DCW
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

28 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 89,316 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2025 135,875 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2025 87,970 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 128,684 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2024 84,856 miles
Fail 20 May 2024 84,850 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Sep 2023 121,289 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2023 80,763 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 76,176 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2022 76,167 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Sep 2022 113,440 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 107,374 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2021 107,364 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 69,965 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 91,224 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 66,792 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2020 66,792 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2020 66,788 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Both been converted to hid (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Sub-frame is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Bolt missing (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Also under inflated (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both off side jacking points missing

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view Drivers and passenger front windows (3.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 80,068 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Jul 2019 80,068 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 65,349 miles

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

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

car presented with front windows down and not working ( suspect they are tinted )

Pass 18 Jul 2018 69,381 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 58,224 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 56,168 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm.205/60r16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 51,578 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 43,323 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 49,493 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 43,727 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 32,951 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

no emissions printout engine clean

Pass 15 Sep 2014 36,444 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 29,872 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 22,219 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 13,231 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Mini (R60)?

Based on 195,464 MOT tests across 14,155 vehicles.

83.2%
Pass Rate
5,727
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
14,155
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 930
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 884
Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 569
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 538
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TW03 DCW is a 2008 Mini Mini (R60) in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.8%.

Across all 2008 Mini Mini (R60) models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 72,869 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Mini (R60) fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 930 recorded failures. If you're considering buying TW03 DCW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini (R60) typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 18 years old, this Mini Mini (R60) is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was TW03 DCW registered?

TW03 DCW is a 2008 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 26 September 2008.

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