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MV08 EXG

2008 Mini Cooper D Clubman

Green Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

125,311 mi
Last recorded125,311 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper D Clubman80,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV08 EXG
MakeMini
ModelCooper D Clubman
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 125,311 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear brake discs corroded on braking surfaces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Anti roll bar D bush close to excessively worn. Strong Advise. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Binding. Strong Advise. (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm, cut in tread, perished and splitting. Strong Advise. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear-most bush worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2025 125,243 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Nearside front brake performance less than 70% of offside front brake performance. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear brake discs corroded on braking surfaces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Anti roll bar D bush close to excessively worn. Strong Advise. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Binding. Strong Advise. (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm, cut in tread, perished and splitting. Strong Advise. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear-most bush worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 120,435 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush worn close to excessive. Strong Advise. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3.5mm, perished and splitting, cuts in tread. Strong Advise. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear-most bush worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 115,878 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear-most bush worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3.5mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear-most bush worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3.5mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 110,892 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 105,148 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Oct 2021 105,024 miles

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (4.1.4 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D Rubber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Engine cover & under trays fitted

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush on limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush on limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear brake pad wear sensor inoperative

Pass 19 Nov 2020 100,177 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 94,673 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2018 87,879 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both rear wheel tyre valve stems perished

Fail 22 Nov 2018 87,879 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both rear wheel tyre valve stems perished

Pass 1 Nov 2017 80,231 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 1 Nov 2017 80,231 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 71,862 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 58,025 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 57,071 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 25 Aug 2015 57,071 miles

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

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2014 51,612 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 46,379 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 43,268 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 39,816 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper D Clubman?

Based on 1,077 MOT tests across 108 vehicles.

78.2%
Pass Rate
5,957
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
108
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has ply or cords exposed 14
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 12
position lamp(s) not working 5
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MV08 EXG is a 2008 Mini Cooper D Clubman in Green with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2008 Mini Cooper D Clubman models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 80,231 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Cooper D Clubman fails its MOT is tyre has ply or cords exposed, accounting for 14 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MV08 EXG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper D Clubman typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Mini Cooper D Clubman is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MV08 EXG is a 2008 Mini Cooper D Clubman, first registered on 14 April 2008.

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