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M28 VRD

2008 Mini Cooper

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

134,193 mi
Last recorded134,193 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper61,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM28 VRD
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 134,193 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 May 2025 134,156 miles

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

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

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Fuel cap/sealing device split not providing a positive seal (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2024 129,494 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 22 May 2024 129,449 miles

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

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced very dim (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 May 2024 129,424 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 128,334 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 125,497 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule bothsides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bothsides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bothsides (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 23 Mar 2022 125,496 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint clamp (6.1.2 (a))

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 manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn bothsides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too low bothsides (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule bothsides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bothsides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bothsides (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 116,608 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2021 116,606 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Mar 2020 107,536 miles

general light corrosion underneath of the car

Pass 6 Mar 2019 104,450 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front 'D' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 93,160 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2017 93,160 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 72,975 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 71,232 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm wearing outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 63,979 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 55,803 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 45,033 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 37,308 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 29,733 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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M28 VRD is a 2008 Mini Cooper in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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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M28 VRD is a 2008 Mini Cooper, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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