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HK08 OJY

2008 Mini Cooper

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

121,514 mi
Last recorded121,514 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper61,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK08 OJY
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2024 121,514 miles

Both front brake discs slightly worn with 'lips' on edges.

Pass 24 Nov 2023 105,097 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2023 105,097 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 101,868 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 Nov 2022 101,862 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 98,971 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 96,202 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2019 93,267 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2019 93,266 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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 engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2018 87,665 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 87,665 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 77,941 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front worn close to lomit (4.1.E.1)

Front brake imbalance close to maximum permissible limit

Pass 11 Nov 2016 68,158 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake effort slightly lower

Pass 11 Nov 2016 68,158 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 54,867 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 46,211 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 46,211 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 39,740 miles

both front tyres getting low ...n/s on 1.7 just legal

Pass 25 Oct 2012 32,605 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 32,311 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 32,311 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2011 27,163 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

damage wheel rims.

stone chips and road marks front windscreen.

Fail 18 May 2011 27,163 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

damage wheel rims.

stone chips and road marks front windscreen.

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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HK08 OJY is a 2008 Mini Cooper in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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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HK08 OJY is a 2008 Mini Cooper, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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