CarVerify

Free Car Check

YR08 NRO

2008 Mini One

White Petrol 1397cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

70,179 mi
Last recorded70,179 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Mini One63,281 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mini
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR08 NRO
MakeMini
ModelOne
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 21 May 2025 70,179 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 May 2024 64,121 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 26 May 2023 60,852 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 May 2023 60,840 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2022 60,260 miles

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

Nearside Front BRAKE PLATE VERY CORRODED !!

Nearside Front BRAKE PLATE VERY CORRODED !!

Fail 12 May 2022 60,260 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush likely to become detached VITAL BOLT MISSING !! (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush likely to become detached VITAL BOLT VERY LOOSE !! (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure TYRE OUT OF SHAPE !! (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central ALL TYRE PRESSURES LOW !!

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

Nearside Front BRAKE PLATE VERY CORRODED !!

Nearside Front BRAKE PLATE VERY CORRODED !!

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2021 59,945 miles
Pass 11 May 2020 57,741 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2020 57,726 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 45,165 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 45,165 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 31,467 miles

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

under-body trays restricting view

Pass 17 Mar 2017 24,944 miles

front and rear pads wearing thin

n/s/f and o/s/f s/absorber top mounts just starting to split

rear discs corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2016 20,430 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH REAR (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre has nail in sidewall

Fail 11 Mar 2015 17,329 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear and o/s/f seat belts just starting to fray

Pass 11 Mar 2015 17,329 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear and o/s/f seat belts just starting to fray

Pass 3 Mar 2014 14,853 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 12,193 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 28 Feb 2013 12,193 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)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 28 Feb 2012 8,124 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 8,124 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 5,997 miles

How Reliable is the Mini One?

Based on 528,090 MOT tests across 55,487 vehicles.

83.8%
Pass Rate
5,024
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
55,487
On UK Roads
Full Mini One reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

YR08 NRO is a 2008 Mini One in White with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2008 Mini One models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 63,281 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mini One typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 18 years old, this Mini One is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YR08 NRO?

You can check the full history of YR08 NRO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YR08 NRO registered?

YR08 NRO is a 2008 Mini One, first registered on 21 March 2008.

Is YR08 NRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR08 NRO shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YR08 NRO have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YR08 NRO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.