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G808 KJW

1990 Austin Mini Cooper S

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

95,019 mi
Last recorded95,019 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG808 KJW
MakeAustin
ModelMini Cooper S
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 95,019 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 93,803 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 92,777 miles

Nearside Front brake disc backing plate loose

Pass 26 May 2020 91,770 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 88,143 miles

front pads worn

n/s/f lower suspension inner bush worn

Pass 18 Sep 2017 86,830 miles

play in n/s/f wheel bearing

rear sub frame corroded

Fail 18 Sep 2017 86,830 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

play in n/s/f wheel bearing

rear sub frame corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2016 81,922 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 81,922 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 77,103 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 77,103 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear tyres worn

Pass 21 Mar 2014 70,265 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 70,265 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 19 Apr 2013 65,987 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 65,736 miles

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 16 May 2011 64,853 miles

offside front driveshaft gaiter has leak of grease on driveshaft end

offside steering rack gaiter has been repaired with silicon

slight corrosion on offside door sill

Fail 13 May 2011 64,852 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front driveshaft gaiter has leak of grease on driveshaft end

offside steering rack gaiter has been repaired with silicon

slight corrosion on offside door sill

Fail 19 May 2010 62,899 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 19 May 2010 62,899 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 61,789 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 61,789 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 22 May 2008 61,027 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 61,027 miles

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 May 2007 59,541 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 59,541 miles

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

How Reliable is the Austin Mini Cooper S?

Based on 3,935 MOT tests across 527 vehicles.

83.9%
Pass Rate
258
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
527
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake recording little or no effort 124
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 100
Stop lamp not working 72
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 64
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 64
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G808 KJW is a 1990 Austin Mini Cooper S in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

The most common reason a Austin Mini Cooper S fails its MOT is brake recording little or no effort, accounting for 124 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G808 KJW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini Cooper S typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 36 years old, this Austin Mini Cooper S is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was G808 KJW registered?

G808 KJW is a 1990 Austin Mini Cooper S, first registered on 11 July 1990.

Is G808 KJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for G808 KJW shows 25 tests with a 64% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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