MOT Status
ValidMileage
94,132 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
Rear Coil spring corroded O/S/R & N/S/R (5.3.1 (b) (i))
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))
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))
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))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
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))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
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
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?
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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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What year was MH08 CAO registered?
MH08 CAO is a 2008 Mini Cooper, first registered on 1 March 2008.
Is MH08 CAO safe to buy?
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