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PF08 HLN

2008 Mini Cooper

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

137,866 mi
Last recorded137,866 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper61,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF08 HLN
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 137,866 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))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2025 132,736 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))

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

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 Mar 2024 130,373 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2024 130,373 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 115,069 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 107,981 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2021 107,890 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement Park brake. (1.1.15 (e))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 100,162 miles

lower covers fitted covering components

Fail 14 Dec 2020 100,162 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

lower covers fitted covering components

Pass 20 Jun 2019 86,174 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre pressure monitoring system lamp illuminated

lower covers fitted at time of MOT test

Fail 20 Jun 2019 86,172 miles

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

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre pressure monitoring system lamp illuminated

lower covers fitted at time of MOT test

oil filer cap not secured correctly

Pass 7 Jun 2018 81,223 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

lower covers fitted at time of MOT

Pass 8 Jun 2017 76,959 miles

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

TPMS light on

air filter housing damaged

Fail 8 Jun 2017 76,959 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

TPMS light on

air filter housing damaged

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 67,408 miles

Tyre pressure monitor light on

air filter box is damaged

upper and lower covers fitted

Fail 6 Jun 2016 67,408 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Tyre pressure monitor light on

air filter box is damaged

upper and lower covers fitted

Pass 27 May 2015 59,563 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 58,548 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2014 58,548 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 36,196 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 May 2013 36,196 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 24,703 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 20,803 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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PF08 HLN is a 2008 Mini Cooper in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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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PF08 HLN is a 2008 Mini Cooper, first registered on 9 June 2008.

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