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GR08 FXJ

2008 Mini Cooper D

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,880 mi
Last recorded104,880 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper D89,516 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR08 FXJ
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 104,880 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 102,335 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing not rf (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/16 rf (5.2.3 (e))

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

under side wax oiled

Pass 28 Jul 2023 157,930 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Disc's (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre Obviously Under Inflated + Inner & Outer Sidewall Very Worn

Fail 21 Jul 2023 98,125 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 18" (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Mirror Back Panel Missing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 17" (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Disc's (1.1.14 (a) (i))

TPS Light On

Nearside Front Tyre Obviously Under Inflated + Inner & Outer Sidewall Very Worn

Pass 20 Jul 2022 93,879 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2022 93,879 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washers topped up (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 90,396 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 88,778 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 84,805 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread getting low (5.2.3 (e))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

slight blow of exhaust gasses at turbo charger

Fail 9 Jul 2019 84,805 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak air intake pipe not sat correctly (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread getting low (5.2.3 (e))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

slight blow of exhaust gasses at turbo charger

Pass 16 Jul 2018 80,689 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 77,542 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 74,100 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 69,717 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 60,741 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2014 60,741 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 49,607 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 37,817 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 37,817 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 24,913 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper D?

Based on 102,243 MOT tests across 8,949 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
6,017
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
8,949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 515
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 510
Registration plate lamp not working 410
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GR08 FXJ is a 2008 Mini Cooper D in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2008 Mini Cooper D models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.8% with a typical mileage of 89,516 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mini Cooper D fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 515 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GR08 FXJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper D typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 18 years old, this Mini Cooper D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GR08 FXJ registered?

GR08 FXJ is a 2008 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 5 August 2008.

Is GR08 FXJ safe to buy?

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