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BV08 PTO

2008 Mini Cooper

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

61,400 mi
Last recorded61,400 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper61,507 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 PTO
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2025 61,400 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 61,198 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 61,050 miles

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

general corrosion to underside of vehicle and associated components

Pass 29 Jun 2022 60,805 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

general corrosion to underside and components

Pass 23 Jun 2021 60,022 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2021 60,022 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 59,077 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 58,369 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 9 Apr 2019 58,367 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 56,506 miles

Offside Front tyre wor on inner edge

Fail 11 Apr 2018 56,504 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front tyre wor on inner edge

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 54,772 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre feathering on outer edge of tread

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 29 Mar 2017 54,772 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone mount ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre feathering on outer edge of tread

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 52,409 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 48,453 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 May 2014 42,567 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

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

Oil leak

Rear exhaust box rubbers deteriorated

Pass 24 May 2013 38,502 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 33,787 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 33,787 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 28 May 2011 27,055 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 23,809 miles

both rear tyres have uneven treadwear

n/s rear tyre slightly perrished

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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BV08 PTO is a 2008 Mini Cooper in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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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BV08 PTO is a 2008 Mini Cooper, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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