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MW08 VFZ

2008 Mini Cooper

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,921 mi
Last recorded75,921 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper61,507 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW08 VFZ
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 75,921 miles

Generol rust under car

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine oil leak

front disc backing plates rusted badly.

front exhaust flex small blow.

Fail 28 Oct 2025 75,920 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Generol rust under car

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine oil leak

front disc backing plates rusted badly.

front exhaust flex small blow.

tyre light on

Pass 1 Nov 2024 74,236 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear tyre perished in tread

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

front brake disc back plates very rusty

front subframe rusty

nearside inner tie rod has very slight movement

sticker in windscreen but not affecting view

Fail 29 Oct 2024 74,236 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative levelling sensor not secure and wire near driveshaft (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Position lamp insecure side light unit (4.2.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear tyre perished in tread

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

front brake disc back plates very rusty

front subframe rusty

nearside inner tie rod has very slight movement

sticker in windscreen but not affecting view

Pass 3 Nov 2023 73,168 miles

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

general surface rust under car

nearside front side light unit damaged

offside rear tyre perished in tread

rear brake discs rusty

Pass 11 Oct 2022 72,421 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2022 72,421 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fail 6 Jul 2022 72,402 miles

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

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

headlamp height level sensor deattached on nearside front but headlamp aim ok

nearside front and rear tyre valves badly perished

nearside front side light unit pushed in bumper but is secure

nearside rear tyre not run flat and offside rear is

nearside rear tyre soft noisy when driven

offside front tyre valve perishing

offside rear tyre perishing in tread

Pass 14 Jul 2021 70,196 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 68,461 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2020 68,461 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 May 2019 66,943 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 May 2018 62,945 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped around outer edge of disc. (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped around outer edge of disc. (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 May 2018 62,945 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped around outer edge of disc. (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped around outer edge of disc. (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 May 2017 58,855 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 55,887 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 51,913 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 48,813 miles

N/S/R Tyre wearing EDGES

Fail 30 Jun 2015 48,810 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

N/S/R Tyre wearing EDGES

Pass 28 Jun 2014 44,555 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jun 2013 40,429 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 35,644 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 31,623 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 31,623 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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MW08 VFZ is a 2008 Mini Cooper in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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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MW08 VFZ is a 2008 Mini Cooper, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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