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MH08 CAO

2008 Mini Cooper

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

94,132 mi
Last recorded94,132 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper61,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH08 CAO
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 94,132 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2026 94,132 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 87,792 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded O/S/R & N/S/R (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 86,184 miles

Bootlid does not open from either the key or release handle. Items checked by folding seats and removing parcel shelf

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

Nearside Front Tyre is 11 years old

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

Fail 6 Mar 2024 86,172 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect outer lens milky (4.1.2 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Bootlid does not open from either the key or release handle. Items checked by folding seats and removing parcel shelf

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

Nearside Front Tyre is 11 years old

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

Pass 6 Mar 2023 78,731 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Feb 2022 74,646 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2022 74,487 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 70,619 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Mar 2021 70,580 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator light on dash (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 68,034 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 62,966 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2018 57,458 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 50,380 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 43,152 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Mar 2015 36,877 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 36,877 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 27,589 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 19,712 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 13,160 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 9,655 miles

boot liner trim fitted preventing a full inspection of the rear suspension upper mounts

plastic inner sill covers fitted

plastic outer sill covers fitted

plastic undertrays fitted over the majority of the vehicle underside preventing a full inspection of the front to rear fuel and brake lines

unable to view the under bonnet fuel and brake lines fully

Fail 21 Feb 2011 9,655 miles

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

boot liner trim fitted preventing a full inspection of the rear suspension upper mounts

plastic inner sill covers fitted

plastic outer sill covers fitted

plastic undertrays fitted over the majority of the vehicle underside preventing a full inspection of the front to rear fuel and brake lines

unable to view the under bonnet fuel and brake lines fully

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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MH08 CAO is a 2008 Mini Cooper in Red with a 1,598cc petrol 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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MH08 CAO is a 2008 Mini Cooper, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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