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AV08 EOU

2008 Mini Cooper S

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

116,938 mi
Last recorded116,938 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper S59,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 EOU
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 116,938 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 18 Nov 2025 116,938 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Nov 2024 114,140 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and worn close to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LEGAL LIMIT AND WORN HEAVILY ON INNER EDGE, WILL SOON EXPOSE CORD - REPLACE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2024 114,140 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and worn close to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LEGAL LIMIT AND WORN HEAVILY ON INNER EDGE, WILL SOON EXPOSE CORD - REPLACE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 109,310 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 105,619 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc worn - recommend replacing when rear brake pads are replaced (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread getting low

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc worn - recommend replacing when rear brake pads are replaced (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 23 May 2022 105,619 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc worn - recommend replacing when rear brake pads are replaced (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread getting low

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc worn - recommend replacing when rear brake pads are replaced (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 101,447 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 95,765 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 86,339 miles

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

Under tray fitted.

Pass 26 Jun 2017 78,823 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 75,815 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2016 75,809 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 70,392 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 68,179 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 68,179 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 62,717 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 18 Sep 2013 62,717 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 55,248 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 52,284 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 38,555 miles

Low air pressure warning light on

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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AV08 EOU is a 2008 Mini Cooper S in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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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AV08 EOU is a 2008 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 22 March 2008.

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