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GX08 XYT

2008 Mini Cooper

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

142,468 mi
Last recorded142,468 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper61,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX08 XYT
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 142,468 miles

all brake discs corroded

Fail 22 Jun 2026 142,464 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

all brake discs corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2025 141,361 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 136,566 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread deteriorated to the limit (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 135,089 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2023 135,088 miles

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205 45 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2022 133,387 miles

Front anti roll bar Nearside "D" Bush has slight play in it

Fail 15 Jan 2022 133,387 miles

Front anti roll bar Nearside "D" Bush has slight play in it

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 132,246 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated starting leak grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

fuel cap washer cracking

offside repeater light faded near limit

rear number plate deteriorated near to limit

small chip in windscreen

Pass 20 Jan 2020 129,718 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured bulb colour deteriorating close to the limits (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Jan 2020 129,718 miles

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured bulb colour deteriorating close to the limits (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 123,397 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Feb 2019 123,397 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 111,075 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 99,928 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 90,904 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 May 2014 71,305 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear silencer corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2013 62,902 miles

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

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

passenger air bag switched off

Pass 15 Mar 2012 56,498 miles

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 15 Mar 2012 56,498 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 19 Mar 2011 50,014 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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GX08 XYT is a 2008 Mini Cooper in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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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GX08 XYT is a 2008 Mini Cooper, first registered on 18 March 2008.

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