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HJ08 NKT

2008 Mini Cooper

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,567 mi
Last recorded77,567 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper61,507 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ08 NKT
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 77,567 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF and OSF rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2mm across and worn inner/outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2025 69,441 miles

Front Lower Chip in windscreen

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both NSF and OSF lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine/gearbox dampening of oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both NSR and OSR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 59,532 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2024 59,528 miles

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

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

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

coolant low

Pass 31 Mar 2023 57,993 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2022 54,169 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 48,472 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 47,910 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 45,439 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 42,962 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 39,963 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 36,509 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Feb 2016 36,009 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 33,270 miles

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

osf tyre bold outer edge

Pass 1 Mar 2014 30,381 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2014 30,381 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 26,220 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2012 22,567 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 22,567 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 16,527 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)

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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HJ08 NKT is a 2008 Mini Cooper in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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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HJ08 NKT is a 2008 Mini Cooper, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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