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NH08 OZV

2008 Mini Cooper S

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

104,515 mi
Last recorded104,515 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper S59,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH08 OZV
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 104,515 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

WATER LEAK

Pass 20 Jan 2024 98,783 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 88,419 miles

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. The offside front is reading lower than the nearside front (48% difference) (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2023 88,419 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low Both front. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. The offside front is reading lower than the nearside front (48% difference) (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 80,308 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 74,971 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2021 74,969 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit

offside front tyre wearing thin on outer edge

Pass 24 Mar 2020 71,800 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall scuffed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

tpms light on

Pass 20 Mar 2019 65,704 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2019 65,704 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective split seal (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205 45 17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative and not securely mounted (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre right on outer edge ()

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 60,019 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 56,209 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 46,259 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 44,225 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 38,535 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 29,724 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 23,674 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 17,706 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 17,700 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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)

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper S?

Based on 632,556 MOT tests across 100,336 vehicles.

86.7%
Pass Rate
5,231
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
100,336
On UK Roads
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NH08 OZV is a 2008 Mini Cooper S 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 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 59,398 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The Mini Cooper S typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 18 years old, this Mini Cooper S is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was NH08 OZV registered?

NH08 OZV is a 2008 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 6 June 2008.

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