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NJ57 SGX

2008 Mini Cooper

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

89,101 mi
Last recorded89,101 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper61,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ57 SGX
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2022 89,101 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

Fuel cap seal age cracking

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Heavy leak - requires attention (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension components corroded

Fail 30 Sep 2022 88,994 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust system corroded

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

Fuel cap seal age cracking

Nearside Rear Brake disc overheated

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Heavy leak - requires attention (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension components corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2021 75,778 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2021 75,743 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 65,966 miles

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

Nearside Front brake back plate corroded

Offside Front brake back plate corroded

Fail 12 Oct 2020 65,961 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front brake back plate corroded

Offside Front brake back plate corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2019 57,847 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2019 57,847 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 50,978 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front BRAKE PAD WARNING LIGHT DISCONECTED

Fail 9 Apr 2018 50,973 miles

Offside Front Lower Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front BRAKE PAD WARNING LIGHT DISCONECTED

Pass 26 Jul 2017 48,726 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 43,096 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 38,387 miles

Both rear tyres begining to perish around the outer edge.

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)

Fail 6 Jul 2015 38,387 miles

Both rear tyres begining to perish around the outer edge.

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 33,988 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 29,308 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 24,312 miles

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)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 21,971 miles

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)

Fail 10 Jan 2012 21,971 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 17,700 miles

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)

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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NJ57 SGX is a 2008 Mini Cooper in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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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What year was NJ57 SGX registered?

NJ57 SGX is a 2008 Mini Cooper, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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