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AN08 YYP

2008 Mini Cooper S

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

64,588 mi
Last recorded64,588 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper S59,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAN08 YYP
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 64,588 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2024 61,576 miles

Both rear brakes slightly binding

Brake pad warning light on

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 28 Oct 2024 61,575 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both rear brakes slightly binding

Brake pad warning light on

Drive belt in poor condition

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Tyre pressure light on

Pass 26 Oct 2023 55,308 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 51,822 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 50,222 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 49,690 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 48,744 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 47,093 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 42,844 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 42,844 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 40,202 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 40,200 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 37,837 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing rear bush (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 24 Aug 2015 37,837 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing rear bush (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 35,278 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre has cracks in the tread, not down to the chords

Fail 1 Jul 2014 35,278 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre has cracks in the tread, not down to the chords

Pass 2 Jul 2013 32,706 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres starting show signs of light cracking

Pass 4 Jul 2012 29,957 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 24,551 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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AN08 YYP is a 2008 Mini Cooper S in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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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AN08 YYP is a 2008 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 26 June 2008.

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