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KR08 VRL

2008 Mini Cooper

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

128,006 mi
Last recorded128,006 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper61,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR08 VRL
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 128,006 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2024 123,830 miles

Front subframe corroded

Fail 9 Oct 2023 123,797 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 117,879 miles

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

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

both front tyres and o/s/r tyre getting low - 3mm

n/s/f tyre worn bald on outer edge

Fail 11 Oct 2022 117,865 miles

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front number plate damaged

n/s/f tyre worn bald on edges and getting low - 3mm

o/s/f tyre getting low - 3mm

o/s/r door wont open

Pass 25 Sep 2021 105,915 miles

Boot and passenger seat full hard to check seat belts

Coolant low

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

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

Oil level below min........Topped up to enable test

Tpms light on but obvious signs of under inflated tyre on nsr

Pass 30 Sep 2020 102,407 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 99,573 miles

Central Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Device cradle on screen (3.1 (a) (ii))

ENGINE OIL & COOLANT ADDED TO VEHICLE ( at pre-check stage ) ---in order to commence testing vehicle

Offside Rear TYRE -- ( MD 5115 Td=mm) NAIL removed from tread-- No repair necessary

TYRE PRESSURE MONITORING LAMP On

Fail 2 Oct 2019 99,573 miles

Central Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Device cradle on screen (3.1 (a) (ii))

ENGINE OIL & COOLANT ADDED TO VEHICLE ( at pre-check stage ) ---in order to commence testing vehicle

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges ABS & PAD WEAR Sensor Cables chafing Suspension arm (4.11 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear TYRE -- ( MD 5115 Td=mm) NAIL removed from tread-- No repair necessary

TYRE PRESSURE MONITORING LAMP On

Pass 9 Aug 2018 92,391 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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 Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2017 85,662 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2016 79,121 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 69,216 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 59,258 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 48,625 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 40,494 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 30,641 miles

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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KR08 VRL is a 2008 Mini Cooper in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 KR08 VRL registered?

KR08 VRL is a 2008 Mini Cooper, first registered on 6 May 2008.

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