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CB08 JWB

2008 Mini Cooper S Auto

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

158,531 mi
Last recorded158,531 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper S Auto41,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCB08 JWB
MakeMini
ModelCooper S Auto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2023 158,531 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 154,042 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2022 154,042 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 146,412 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2021 146,412 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 137,617 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 130,148 miles

under trays fitted obscuring items

Pass 13 Sep 2018 117,763 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2018 117,755 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 105,472 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm and worn on inside (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 19 Sep 2017 105,472 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm and worn on inside (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 90,127 miles

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

Nearside Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured white (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Oil leak ()

under trays fitted.

Pass 2 Sep 2015 70,726 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2014 53,193 miles

OFFSIDE REAR SILENCER SURPORT BRACKET BROKEN, EXHAUST SECURE, REPLACE BRAKET A.S.A.P.

Pass 14 Aug 2013 33,454 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 30,622 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 23,752 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 16,120 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper S Auto?

Based on 10,031 MOT tests across 928 vehicles.

83.9%
Pass Rate
3,685
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
928
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 38
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 38
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 36
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 34
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 31
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CB08 JWB is a 2008 Mini Cooper S Auto in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2008 Mini Cooper S Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 41,652 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mini Cooper S Auto fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 38 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CB08 JWB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper S Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Mini Cooper S Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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CB08 JWB is a 2008 Mini Cooper S Auto, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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