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N900 AYR

2008 Mini Cooper S Auto

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

57,533 mi
Last recorded57,533 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper S Auto41,652 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN900 AYR
MakeMini
ModelCooper S Auto
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2025 57,533 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2025 57,533 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2024 54,989 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2023 51,412 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 48,514 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (zone "A") (3.2 (a) (i))

fuel cap seal cracking

Pass 5 Aug 2021 47,017 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 45,125 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2020 45,125 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2019 40,448 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2019 40,448 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2018 33,573 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both rear tyres starting to step

Pass 2 Sep 2017 26,060 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 17,561 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 15,685 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 13,514 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 May 2014 7,292 miles

some corrosion present on rear brake discs

Fail 29 May 2014 7,280 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

some corrosion present on rear brake discs

Pass 20 Feb 2013 3,547 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 3,457 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 3,457 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 3,311 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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N900 AYR is a 2008 Mini Cooper S Auto in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 N900 AYR, 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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N900 AYR is a 2008 Mini Cooper S Auto, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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