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HDS 691H

2008 Morris Mini Cooper S

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

32,710 mi
Last recorded32,710 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHDS 691H
MakeMorris
ModelMini Cooper S
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 32,710 miles

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))

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess bushes worn (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2026 32,710 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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))

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess bushes worn (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 31,839 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 31,788 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 31,687 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Jun 2017 31,687 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Jun 2016 31,676 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front slight brake bind

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Jun 2015 31,650 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2014 31,446 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 31,374 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 24 Jun 2013 31,374 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension retaining device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension retaining device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 31,188 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 30,996 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 30,797 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 30,485 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2008 30,475 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

How Reliable is the Morris Mini Cooper S?

Based on 3,162 MOT tests across 439 vehicles.

84.2%
Pass Rate
208
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake recording little or no effort 92
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 84
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 66
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 55
Stop lamp not working 55
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HDS 691H is a 2008 Morris Mini Cooper S in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

The most common reason a Morris Mini Cooper S fails its MOT is brake recording little or no effort, accounting for 92 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HDS 691H, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morris Mini Cooper S typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 18 years old, this Morris Mini Cooper S is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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HDS 691H is a 2008 Morris Mini Cooper S, first registered on 24 August 2008.

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