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HT08 ACO

2008 Mini Cooper S Auto

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

63,993 mi
Last recorded63,993 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper S Auto41,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT08 ACO
MakeMini
ModelCooper S Auto
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 63,993 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2025 62,781 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 60,350 miles
Pass 20 May 2023 57,432 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2022 55,753 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Dec 2021 47,197 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2020 41,122 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 38,315 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2019 38,298 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Dec 2018 33,621 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2017 30,033 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2016 27,515 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 26,078 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 24,459 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Dec 2013 20,206 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2012 15,208 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2011 11,990 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2011 11,990 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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HT08 ACO is a 2008 Mini Cooper S Auto in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HT08 ACO, 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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What year was HT08 ACO registered?

HT08 ACO is a 2008 Mini Cooper S Auto, first registered on 17 July 2008.

Is HT08 ACO safe to buy?

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