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MD08 GBO

2008 Mini Cooper

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

67,460 mi
Last recorded67,460 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper61,507 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD08 GBO
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 67,460 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2025 64,065 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2024 60,355 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 20 Jun 2024 60,355 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 56,577 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2023 56,577 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 May 2019 54,289 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2018 53,132 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 May 2017 49,021 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 44,837 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 39,870 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 34,492 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 29,241 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 22,257 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 16,016 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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MD08 GBO is a 2008 Mini Cooper in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 MD08 GBO registered?

MD08 GBO is a 2008 Mini Cooper, first registered on 12 August 2008.

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