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MF08 NZS

2008 Mini One

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

108,531 mi
Last recorded108,531 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mini One63,281 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF08 NZS
MakeMini
ModelOne
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 108,531 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2024 101,576 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both side (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2023 97,362 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 94,633 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2022 94,574 miles

Emissions not tested Low oil level (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 92,587 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner/outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 90,544 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2020 90,521 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2020 90,434 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 86,728 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2019 86,724 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 85,221 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2017 81,744 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 77,635 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 67,903 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Mar 2015 57,873 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 57,873 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 49,001 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 40,352 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 31,178 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 22,746 miles

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

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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MF08 NZS is a 2008 Mini One in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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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MF08 NZS is a 2008 Mini One, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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