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V8 HTP

2010 Mini First

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

78,930 mi
Last recorded78,930 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Mini First56,976 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 HTP
MakeMini
ModelFirst
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 78,930 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2026 78,930 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 78,008 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2024 78,008 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2023 75,765 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 71,607 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 67,643 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front strut top mount rubber starting to separate

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front strut top mount rubber starting to separate

Pass 4 Jan 2021 60,686 miles

Both front top rubber suspension mounts worn/split

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

Pass 18 Dec 2019 56,239 miles

Both front top rubber suspension mounts split but no excessive play

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 50,040 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2017 46,669 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 43,164 miles

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 21 May 2016 37,113 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 31,110 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

both rear tyre side walls cracking

Pass 17 May 2014 24,686 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 19,093 miles

Front wipers split

How Reliable is the Mini First?

Based on 24,465 MOT tests across 2,070 vehicles.

81.6%
Pass Rate
4,938
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
2,070
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 168
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V8 HTP is a 2010 Mini First in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2010 Mini First models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 56,976 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini First fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 168 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V8 HTP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini First typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 16 years old, this Mini First is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V8 HTP registered?

V8 HTP is a 2010 Mini First, first registered on 2 June 2010.

Is V8 HTP safe to buy?

The MOT history for V8 HTP shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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