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FL08 BYO

2008 Mini Cooper

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

83,986 mi
Last recorded83,986 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper61,507 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL08 BYO
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 83,986 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

fuel cap seal slightly perished

Pass 21 Mar 2025 81,282 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2025 81,282 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 78,354 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust flexi deteriorated

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front & rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 74,059 miles

Exhaust flexi deteriorated

Fail 6 Apr 2023 74,059 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Exhaust flexi deteriorated

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 70,237 miles

Front Exhaust flexi pipe slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewalls cracked & perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake discs inner faces pitted & corroded

Rear Shock absorbers corroded

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front & rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2021 67,981 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 60,944 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 59,281 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 57,534 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 55,751 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 53,132 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 49,587 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 46,337 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 46,337 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Feb 2014 46,273 miles

offside rear outer tyre wall slight cracking..

Pass 23 Feb 2013 42,835 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 36,400 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 31,164 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 31,021 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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FL08 BYO 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 85.7%.

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 FL08 BYO registered?

FL08 BYO is a 2008 Mini Cooper, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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