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FD08 FRF

2008 Mini One

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

95,658 mi
Last recorded95,658 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mini One63,281 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD08 FRF
MakeMini
ModelOne
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 95,658 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear damper corroded

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

Offside Rear damper corroded

Rear subframe corroded

engine oil low

Pass 29 Nov 2024 91,681 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

corrosion on rear sub frame and suspension components

Pass 30 Aug 2023 89,555 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2023 89,312 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush has lots of movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush has lots of movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected lens missing (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 85,137 miles

Nearside Front brake pad wear sensor damaged (warning lamp illuminated in car)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin further investigation recommended (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Jun 2022 85,137 miles

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

Nearside Front brake pad wear sensor damaged (warning lamp illuminated in car)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin further investigation recommended (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 80,590 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracked on inner edge and inner sidewall 205/45 x 17 88 w (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Jun 2021 80,567 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel pedal creeps under pressure (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracked on inner edge and inner sidewall 205/45 x 17 88 w (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2020 78,954 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 68,872 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 64,680 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 60,877 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 52,764 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 49,243 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 49,243 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake warning light on dashboard

Pass 9 Jun 2012 38,567 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 30,213 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre wearing irregularly

wiper blades split but cleaning sufficiently

Fail 20 May 2011 30,213 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside rear tyre wearing irregularly

wiper blades split but cleaning sufficiently

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
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FD08 FRF is a 2008 Mini One in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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.

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What year was FD08 FRF registered?

FD08 FRF is a 2008 Mini One, first registered on 22 May 2008.

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