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F21 JBR

2008 Mini Cooper

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

96,131 mi
Last recorded96,131 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper61,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF21 JBR
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 96,131 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2025 89,916 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2024 84,156 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 79,819 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 74,550 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2021 68,298 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2020 63,105 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 59,215 miles

Gearbox oil leak noted

Pass 10 Jul 2018 57,016 miles

oil leaks

Pass 6 Jul 2017 54,986 miles

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

Gearbox oil leak noted

Pass 11 Jul 2016 46,094 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn to 2mm-worn on inner edge-tyre going out of shape inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn to 2mm-worn on inner edge-tyre going out of shape inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 37,609 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2015 37,609 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 34,444 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Jul 2014 34,444 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Aug 2013 31,532 miles

Fuel hose slightly chafed (7.2.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 28,088 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/F tyre worn on outside of tread below legel limit.

O/S/F tyre worn on edges of tread .below legel limit

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Aug 2011 17,340 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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F21 JBR is a 2008 Mini Cooper in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F21 JBR registered?

F21 JBR is a 2008 Mini Cooper, first registered on 29 September 2008.

Is F21 JBR safe to buy?

The MOT history for F21 JBR shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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