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KL08 NGJ

2008 Mini Cooper D

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,449 mi
Last recorded123,449 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper D89,516 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL08 NGJ
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 123,449 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

exhaust front flexy wire mesh broken

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Fail 27 Jan 2026 123,449 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

exhaust front flexy wire mesh broken

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 15 Jan 2025 121,915 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge [1.8mm] 195/55x16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge [2mm] 195/55x16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge [3mm] 195/55x16 (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Fail 15 Jan 2025 121,915 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge [1.8mm] 195/55x16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge [2mm] 195/55x16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge [3mm] 195/55x16 (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 5 Jan 2024 120,536 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LEGAL LIMIT 195/55x16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nealy bald on inner tread 195/55x16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55x16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 5 Jan 2024 120,536 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d rubber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LEGAL LIMIT 195/55x16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nealy bald on inner tread 195/55x16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55x16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 118,995 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.mm 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 18 Jan 2023 118,792 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts pad warning wire (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.mm 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 109,458 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 14 Jan 2022 109,458 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 99,531 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 15 Jan 2020 89,737 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Jan 2020 89,737 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 81,278 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 73,010 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2018 73,010 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2017 73,010 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 73,010 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 65,040 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 53,013 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 48,489 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 37,746 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 28,784 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 13,908 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper D?

Based on 102,243 MOT tests across 8,949 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
6,017
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
8,949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 515
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 510
Registration plate lamp not working 410
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KL08 NGJ is a 2008 Mini Cooper D in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2008 Mini Cooper D models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.8% with a typical mileage of 89,516 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mini Cooper D fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 515 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KL08 NGJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper D typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 18 years old, this Mini Cooper D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KL08 NGJ is a 2008 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 8 May 2008.

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