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MA08 GXF

2008 Mini Cooper

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

86,861 mi
Last recorded86,861 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper61,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA08 GXF
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2025 86,861 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 83,326 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 80,571 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 76,353 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Rubber torn. (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 21 Jul 2022 76,353 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Nearside rear section. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Offside rear section. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Rubber torn. (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 21 Jul 2021 73,812 miles

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

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 20 Jul 2021 73,812 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 29 Jul 2020 70,643 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted and glazed on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 27 Jul 2020 70,634 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep cracks between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bald on both edges, outer edge worst. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted and glazed on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep cracks between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to limit, at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 23 Jul 2019 67,708 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2019 67,708 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

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))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 63,685 miles

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))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 59,957 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 56,732 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 53,183 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 53,169 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 49,714 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jan 2014 47,817 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Apr 2013 43,456 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 41,490 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 37,925 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 25 Mar 2011 37,925 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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MA08 GXF is a 2008 Mini Cooper in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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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MA08 GXF is a 2008 Mini Cooper, first registered on 1 April 2008.

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