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NM08 TKN

2008 Mini Cooper

Cream Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

111,161 mi
Last recorded111,161 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper61,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNM08 TKN
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2008
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 111,161 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2024 108,058 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2023 103,295 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front (rear bushes) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 98,742 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 95,330 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 89,517 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2020 89,517 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 79,155 miles

Nearside rear brake slighly binding

Pass 15 Jun 2018 69,842 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2018 69,752 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 62,315 miles

child seat(s) fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt(s).

emissions only just met requirements

Pass 2 Feb 2017 60,841 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 60,838 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2016 53,521 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 49,264 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 49,236 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 49,236 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2014 43,559 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 32,511 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 32,511 miles

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 31,272 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 28,859 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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NM08 TKN is a 2008 Mini Cooper in Cream with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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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NM08 TKN is a 2008 Mini Cooper, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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