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FL08 FHS

2008 Mini Cooper

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

121,736 mi
Last recorded121,736 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper61,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 121,736 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 119,594 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 116,208 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 112,134 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2022 112,040 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 102,918 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 96,253 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 85,262 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 82,299 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 82,299 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2017 74,969 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 56,635 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 46,660 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 46,660 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 May 2013 37,338 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 16 May 2013 37,308 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 May 2012 30,093 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 20,799 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 FHS is a 2008 Mini Cooper in White 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 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 FHS registered?

FL08 FHS is a 2008 Mini Cooper, first registered on 21 March 2008.

Is FL08 FHS safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL08 FHS shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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