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RJ08 OBO

2008 Mini One

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

73,187 mi
Last recorded73,187 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mini One63,281 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ08 OBO
MakeMini
ModelOne
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 73,187 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 5 Jun 2026 73,187 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 May 2025 72,619 miles

Clicking noise behind the steering wheel when rotated

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

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

Fail 14 May 2025 72,615 miles

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

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

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

Clicking noise behind the steering wheel when rotated

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2024 72,392 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near limits 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 68,876 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge approximately 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge approximately 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Mar 2023 68,873 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge approximately 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approximately 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge approximately 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 67,563 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 66,117 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2020 64,882 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 60,597 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2018 58,185 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 Apr 2018 58,184 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2017 55,480 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 51,559 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 47,252 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 40,836 miles

front brake pads uneven wear

Pass 20 Apr 2013 35,454 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 29,547 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)

nearside front tyre starting to get low on tread

Fail 5 May 2011 22,327 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2011 22,327 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
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RJ08 OBO is a 2008 Mini One in Blue 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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What year was RJ08 OBO registered?

RJ08 OBO is a 2008 Mini One, first registered on 15 May 2008.

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