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HY08 HFC

2008 Mini Cooper

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

112,898 mi
Last recorded112,898 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper61,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY08 HFC
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 112,898 miles

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 22 Jul 2025 112,896 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective sealing ring broken . (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2024 107,375 miles

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

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))

front subframe light corrosion

rear shock absorbers corroded

rear subframe light corrosion

Fail 25 Jul 2024 107,371 miles

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

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

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

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))

front subframe light corrosion

rear shock absorbers corroded

rear subframe light corrosion

Fail 9 Jul 2024 107,348 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 100,801 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2023 100,789 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2022 95,644 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 93,211 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

boot lid only opens with remote but can still be easily opened

Pass 14 Jul 2020 87,132 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2020 87,132 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle (5.2.3 (c))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 82,118 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 78,409 miles

Rear tyres perished both sides

Pass 13 Apr 2017 73,036 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 73,036 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 65,863 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 59,804 miles

both front wipers split on ends advise replace

oil not registering on dip stick added 2 ltrs oil to bring to a safe level to carry out test, please check and adjust level when car cold

Fail 2 Jan 2014 52,246 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

engine oil on min

Pass 2 Jan 2014 52,246 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

engine oil on min

Pass 22 Jan 2013 45,444 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2013 45,444 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 31,415 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 19,727 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 19,727 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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HY08 HFC is a 2008 Mini Cooper in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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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HY08 HFC is a 2008 Mini Cooper, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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