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HK08 UGR

2008 Mini Cooper

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

54,427 mi
Last recorded54,427 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper61,507 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK08 UGR
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 54,427 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2025 53,298 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 51,498 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 49,744 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Nov 2021 48,327 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 45,697 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 44,937 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 42,809 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 42,809 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 42,721 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Jun 2017 42,721 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 May 2016 39,808 miles
Fail 29 May 2016 39,808 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 32,884 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Jun 2015 32,882 miles

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

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jun 2014 27,281 miles

Front wiper blades perished

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2013 20,685 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 17,818 miles

Corrosion on both rear brake discs.

Fail 8 Jun 2012 17,818 miles

Corrosion on both rear brake discs.

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 31 May 2011 12,618 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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HK08 UGR is a 2008 Mini Cooper in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UGR is a 2008 Mini Cooper, first registered on 17 June 2008.

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