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HV08 DFC

2008 Mini Cooper

Silver Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

163,270 mi
Last recorded163,270 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper61,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV08 DFC
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2024 163,270 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside headlamp beam pattern poor image

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

TPMS light on

both number plate lamps light output poor

suspension and under side corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2023 155,579 miles

Nearside number plate lamp light output poor

suspension and under side corroded

Fail 22 Aug 2023 155,575 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside number plate lamp light output poor

suspension and under side corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2022 149,267 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 147,051 miles
Pass 1 May 2020 135,595 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 125,543 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 118,017 miles

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

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

Vehicle has under-trays fitted obscuring the view of some components

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 109,393 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 109,393 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 94,991 miles

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

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)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 78,003 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 78,003 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 60,556 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 60,552 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 53,550 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 53,550 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Mar 2012 43,093 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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HV08 DFC is a 2008 Mini Cooper in Silver with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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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HV08 DFC is a 2008 Mini Cooper, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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