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HK57 RVY

2008 Mini Cooper S Auto

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

87,193 mi
Last recorded87,193 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper S Auto41,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK57 RVY
MakeMini
ModelCooper S Auto
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 87,193 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2024 82,996 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

underbody suspension and braking components corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2022 82,931 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2022 82,925 miles

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety turbo area. (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 28 Nov 2022 82,906 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 75,723 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 70,767 miles

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

Frosting on headlamps

Nearside Rear Jacking rubber missing

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Signs of oil leaks

Fail 1 Dec 2020 70,767 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Frosting on headlamps

Nearside Rear Jacking rubber missing

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Signs of oil leaks

Pass 27 Nov 2019 64,710 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm 205/45-17. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 27 Nov 2019 64,710 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm 205/45-17. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2018 56,863 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 51,347 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 51,347 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 49,088 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 47,879 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 39,884 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 39,884 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 36,418 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 30,489 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2012 24,801 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

osr tyre cut

Fail 28 May 2012 24,801 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

osr tyre cut

Pass 25 May 2011 18,311 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper S Auto?

Based on 10,031 MOT tests across 928 vehicles.

83.9%
Pass Rate
3,685
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
928
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 38
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 38
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 36
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 34
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 31
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HK57 RVY is a 2008 Mini Cooper S Auto in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2008 Mini Cooper S Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 41,652 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mini Cooper S Auto fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 38 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HK57 RVY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper S Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Mini Cooper S Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HK57 RVY is a 2008 Mini Cooper S Auto, first registered on 23 January 2008.

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