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CK08 GHV

2008 Mini Cooper S

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

96,841 mi
Last recorded96,841 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper S59,398 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK08 GHV
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 96,841 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2026 96,840 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower arm front inner ball joint worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2025 95,476 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2025 95,475 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracking to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Mar 2024 95,019 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2024 95,018 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 94,205 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2023 94,204 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 92,962 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2022 92,961 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box area (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 91,106 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test item hanging from mirror ()

Fail 18 Mar 2021 91,105 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test item hanging from mirror ()

Pass 19 Mar 2020 88,945 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 88,944 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 86,222 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 82,927 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 82,927 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 77,436 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 77,436 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

slight coolant leak

Pass 7 Jul 2016 73,537 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 73,537 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 67,114 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 67,114 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 56,654 miles

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

nsf tyre tread getting low

Fail 2 Jul 2014 56,654 miles

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

nsf tyre tread getting low

Pass 9 Mar 2013 51,876 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 46,306 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 33,910 miles

screw in o/s/r tyre (center)

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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CK08 GHV is a 2008 Mini Cooper S in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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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CK08 GHV is a 2008 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 22 May 2008.

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