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JW05 FUN

2008 Mini Cooper

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

99,648 mi
Last recorded99,648 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper61,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJW05 FUN
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 99,648 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured white (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2025 97,263 miles

front brake back plates very rusty

nsf + osr tyres worn on edges

oil leaks?

rear suspension rusty

Fail 13 Feb 2025 97,260 miles

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

front brake back plates very rusty

nsf + osr tyres worn on edges

oil leaks?

rear suspension rusty

Pass 23 Feb 2024 94,986 miles

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

Oil leak

Vehicle underside, brake and suspension components corroded

Fail 23 Feb 2024 94,985 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/45/17 (RF) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Oil leak

Vehicle underside, brake and suspension components corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2023 91,921 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2023 91,918 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2022 89,433 miles

oil weep

smell of fuel no leak found

Pass 19 Feb 2021 86,673 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2021 86,672 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged 2054517 runflat cut showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front pads close to limit

osr tyre on limit on edge

Pass 14 Feb 2020 83,575 miles

Both rear tyres on inside edges

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

Fail 14 Feb 2020 83,574 miles

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

Both rear tyres on inside edges

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 78,642 miles

near side front tyre 2mm 205/45/17 R/F

off side front tyre 3mm

Pass 16 Feb 2018 74,537 miles

windscreen cracked not in view of road

Fail 16 Feb 2018 74,537 miles

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

windscreen cracked not in view of road

Pass 27 Feb 2017 69,576 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 69,576 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment top mount (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment top mount (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 64,951 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 60,743 miles

rear inner brake pads getting low

Pass 13 Feb 2014 56,391 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2014 56,391 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 49,864 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 45,150 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 32,743 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2011 32,743 miles

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

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

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

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

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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JW05 FUN is a 2008 Mini Cooper in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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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What year was JW05 FUN registered?

JW05 FUN is a 2008 Mini Cooper, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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