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GL08 URS

2008 Mini One

Yellow Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

119,309 mi
Last recorded119,309 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Mini One63,281 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 URS
MakeMini
ModelOne
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 119,309 miles

Nearside Lower Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 119,245 miles

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

front integral body rusty

Fail 1 Nov 2023 119,243 miles

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

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

front integral body rusty

Pass 11 Oct 2022 117,584 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 112,878 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2020 107,715 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 106,801 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 106,774 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2018 98,880 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 14 Aug 2017 95,569 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

gearbox oil leak

hydraulic slave cylinder pipe corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2016 86,850 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both wipers have split ends

gearbox oil leak

hydraulic slave cylinder pipe corroded

undertrays fitted obscureing some underside components

Fail 5 Jul 2016 86,754 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both wipers have split ends

gearbox oil leak

hydraulic slave cylinder pipe corroded

undertrays fitted obscureing some underside components

Pass 25 Jun 2015 83,255 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 25 Jun 2015 83,255 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 28 Jun 2014 80,058 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Jun 2013 76,466 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Jun 2013 76,462 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both fronr tyres tread has tear and cracks

Pass 7 Jun 2012 72,074 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jun 2011 63,403 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 63,403 miles

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

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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GL08 URS is a 2008 Mini One in Yellow with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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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GL08 URS is a 2008 Mini One, first registered on 23 June 2008.

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