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AL05 TEF

2008 Mini Cooper

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

33,202 mi
Last recorded33,202 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper61,507 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL05 TEF
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 33,202 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 32,152 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 15 May 2024 30,780 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 14 May 2024 30,780 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2023 29,954 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2023 29,954 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 May 2022 28,851 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner buckle (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 May 2022 28,851 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner buckle (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 26,596 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective discoloured advise replace (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2020 23,717 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2020 23,717 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2019 21,296 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 19,332 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2017 17,187 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 14,858 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 14,854 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right will not adust (1.8)

Pass 15 May 2015 12,589 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel tyre ring butting but not displaced from its seating (4.2.B.1d)

Fail 15 May 2015 12,589 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel tyre ring butting but not displaced from its seating (4.2.B.1d)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 10,212 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front tyres bald on edges

Fail 25 Apr 2014 10,212 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

front tyres bald on edges

Pass 7 May 2013 8,314 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 7,087 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 5,424 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 10 May 2011 5,424 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper?

Based on 1,705,479 MOT tests across 247,583 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
5,128
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
247,583
On UK Roads
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AL05 TEF is a 2008 Mini Cooper in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2008 Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 61,507 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mini Cooper typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 18 years old, this Mini Cooper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AL05 TEF is a 2008 Mini Cooper, first registered on 19 May 2008.

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