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YR58 MMJ

2008 Mini Mini

White Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

93,152 mi
Last recorded93,152 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mini Mini63,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR58 MMJ
MakeMini
ModelMini
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc
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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 93,152 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 May 2026 93,151 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm spring damaged tyre 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 89,747 miles

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively rear brake discs inner surface corroded (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 23 Apr 2025 89,747 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction mil light on (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively rear brake discs inner surface corroded (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Apr 2024 87,386 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2024 87,368 miles

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

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Front 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))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2023 84,380 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

undertray and covers fitted

Pass 3 Feb 2022 80,155 miles

undertrays and covers fitted

Fail 2 Feb 2022 80,155 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

undertrays and covers fitted

Pass 22 Jul 2020 76,836 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 Jul 2020 76,834 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 75,602 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 cracked and perished between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 74,314 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 74,241 miles

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 24 Feb 2017 69,254 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 60,233 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 52,283 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 46,350 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 37,324 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 32,627 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 21,893 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres 3mm

How Reliable is the Mini Mini?

Based on 7,810,223 MOT tests across 431,433 vehicles.

74.2%
Pass Rate
4,948
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
431,433
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 171,748
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 121,398
Brake pipe excessively corroded 109,160
Registration plate lamp not working 77,298
position lamp(s) not working 76,171
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YR58 MMJ is a 2008 Mini Mini in White with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2008 Mini Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 63,589 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 171,748 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YR58 MMJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 18 years old, this Mini Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YR58 MMJ registered?

YR58 MMJ is a 2008 Mini Mini, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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