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MT08 DXY

2008 Mini Cooper

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

156,330 mi
Last recorded156,330 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper61,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT08 DXY
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 156,330 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2025 156,259 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 147,165 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2023 142,248 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2023 142,246 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Aug 2022 136,374 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 129,883 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2021 129,883 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 120,140 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 114,163 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))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 105,186 miles

engine noisy

Pass 2 Aug 2017 100,604 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 100,603 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 96,943 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2016 96,943 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 88,221 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Fail 5 Oct 2015 88,221 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 73,650 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 59,645 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jun 2013 58,473 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Jun 2013 58,473 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jun 2012 52,813 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 47,060 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 45,135 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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MT08 DXY is a 2008 Mini Cooper in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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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MT08 DXY is a 2008 Mini Cooper, first registered on 25 June 2008.

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