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VE08 RBX

2008 Mini Clubman

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

138,861 mi
Last recorded138,861 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mini Clubman64,893 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE08 RBX
MakeMini
ModelClubman
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 138,861 miles

Clutch Feed Metal Pipe Corroded At Join

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

Handbrake Tell-Tail Always On

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine / Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Rear NS+OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2025 136,698 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 27 Feb 2025 136,698 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2023 131,805 miles

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy nearside and offside (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2023 131,805 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy nearside and offside (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 119,179 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside, brake pads over half worn {inners} (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear wiper blade split

exhaust system corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2021 113,770 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2021 113,769 miles

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

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 113,444 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2020 113,444 miles

Offside Rear Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 112,392 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

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

fuel cap seal cracking

Fail 30 Aug 2019 112,392 miles

Emissions not tested no oil (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

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

coolant below minimum

fuel cap seal cracking

Pass 17 Aug 2018 105,495 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge stepping inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear both rear tyres perished

Pass 1 Aug 2017 96,419 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 90,423 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 84,040 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 77,470 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 69,861 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 69,861 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 58,102 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 46,471 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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VE08 RBX is a 2008 Mini Clubman in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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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VE08 RBX is a 2008 Mini Clubman, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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