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511 RW

2008 Mini Cooper S

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

29,921 mi
Last recorded29,921 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper S59,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration511 RW
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 29,921 miles

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

nearside front spot light loose

Pass 28 Jun 2024 28,836 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2024 28,836 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2023 28,247 miles

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

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Pass 12 Aug 2022 27,434 miles

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Pass 13 Sep 2021 26,695 miles

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Pass 18 Sep 2020 26,314 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 25,384 miles

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Fail 20 Jun 2019 25,384 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure pirelli p zero run flat 205 / 45 17 84 v (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Pass 30 May 2018 24,122 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 23,021 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 21,822 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 20,324 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 19,443 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 18,148 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 16,445 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 14,974 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 13,421 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper S?

Based on 632,556 MOT tests across 100,336 vehicles.

86.7%
Pass Rate
5,231
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
100,336
On UK Roads
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511 RW is a 2008 Mini Cooper S in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2008 Mini Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 59,398 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The Mini Cooper S typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 18 years old, this Mini Cooper S is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 511 RW registered?

511 RW is a 2008 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is 511 RW safe to buy?

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