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JR52 JEF

2008 Mini Cooper

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

72,387 mi
Last recorded72,387 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper61,507 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJR52 JEF
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 72,387 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 62,259 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2025 62,257 miles

Central Rear Lower Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 54,032 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 51,441 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 48,350 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 46,622 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Buckled (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 42,813 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 40,004 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 37,681 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 35,117 miles

Front nearside and offside front tyres are wearing on outer edges of tread

Pass 13 Jan 2016 32,465 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 29,380 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 25,756 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 25,756 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 22,945 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 18,957 miles

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

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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JR52 JEF is a 2008 Mini Cooper in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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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What year was JR52 JEF registered?

JR52 JEF is a 2008 Mini Cooper, first registered on 18 December 2008.

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