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AV08 JFF

2008 Mini Cooper

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

137,190 mi
Last recorded137,190 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper61,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 JFF
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 137,190 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 135,817 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 128,108 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2021 128,108 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 123,764 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Aug 2019 116,147 miles

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

slight under-body surface rust.

under-trays fitted.

Pass 28 Feb 2018 108,111 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 107,096 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 107,096 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 98,165 miles

All 4 tyres have cracking in the tread pattern

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen cracked on N/S, not meeting two parts of the screen

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

Fail 25 Mar 2015 83,669 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 83,669 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 71,869 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 60,941 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 48,003 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 35,650 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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AV08 JFF is a 2008 Mini Cooper in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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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What year was AV08 JFF registered?

AV08 JFF is a 2008 Mini Cooper, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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