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M121 SJB

2008 Mini Cooper

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

103,063 mi
Last recorded103,063 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper61,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM121 SJB
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 103,063 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2025 103,062 miles

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))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 95,616 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2024 95,616 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2023 88,025 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Jul 2023 88,025 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast 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 has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 82,513 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 75,530 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 14 Jul 2021 75,530 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 73,571 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 70,930 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 68,915 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 15 May 2018 68,915 miles

Coolant leak ()

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 May 2017 67,093 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 63,499 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 63,499 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 13 May 2015 60,037 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 55,323 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2014 55,323 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 51,826 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 51,826 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 46,245 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 41,041 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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M121 SJB is a 2008 Mini Cooper in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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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M121 SJB is a 2008 Mini Cooper, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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