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CA57 RFJ

2008 Mini Cooper

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

61,291 mi
Last recorded61,291 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper61,507 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA57 RFJ
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 61,291 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2026 61,287 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 55,606 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 50,929 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2024 50,929 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 45,055 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 40,986 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 36,164 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 31,586 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 25,439 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 17,291 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 16,923 miles

Front Brake back plate's corroded

Nearside Front Tyre has worn low on the outer edge

Rear Slight brake bind from rear brake's

Pass 24 Jan 2017 15,006 miles

Rear Slight brake bind from parking brake

Pass 25 Jan 2016 13,369 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 11,459 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 11,459 miles

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

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)

Wiper's split on ends

Pass 20 Jan 2014 10,029 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 8,609 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jan 2012 6,875 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 5,196 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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CA57 RFJ is a 2008 Mini Cooper in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 CA57 RFJ registered?

CA57 RFJ is a 2008 Mini Cooper, first registered on 30 January 2008.

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