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N4 ANN

2008 Mini Cooper S Auto

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

28,011 mi
Last recorded28,011 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper S Auto41,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN4 ANN
MakeMini
ModelCooper S Auto
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 28,011 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 26,754 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 24,855 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2023 24,853 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2022 23,689 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 22,556 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 9 Apr 2020 21,538 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 20,184 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 20,184 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 34% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 1 May 2018 18,418 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2018 18,418 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 16,491 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Apr 2017 16,491 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Apr 2016 14,375 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 20 May 2015 12,676 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 10,753 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 8,918 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 6,943 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 5,088 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper S Auto?

Based on 10,031 MOT tests across 928 vehicles.

83.9%
Pass Rate
3,685
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
928
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 38
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 38
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 36
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 34
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 31
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N4 ANN is a 2008 Mini Cooper S Auto in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2008 Mini Cooper S Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 41,652 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mini Cooper S Auto fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 38 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N4 ANN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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N4 ANN is a 2008 Mini Cooper S Auto, first registered on 28 May 2008.

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