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OW08 BYR

2008 Mini Cooper S Auto

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

65,760 mi
Last recorded65,760 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper S Auto41,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW08 BYR
MakeMini
ModelCooper S Auto
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 65,760 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2025 62,938 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2025 62,938 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 59,174 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2023 54,238 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 52,565 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Mar 2021 50,898 miles

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

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

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

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

oil leak

undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2020 49,390 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 47,239 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2019 47,239 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2018 43,838 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 39,506 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 34,881 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 32,283 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 29,635 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 28,509 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 26,708 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 21,885 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 19,546 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 8 Jul 2011 19,546 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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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OW08 BYR is a 2008 Mini Cooper S Auto in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OW08 BYR, 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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OW08 BYR is a 2008 Mini Cooper S Auto, first registered on 17 July 2008.

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