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PIL 9351

2008 Mini Cooper

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

57,550 mi
Last recorded57,550 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper61,507 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPIL 9351
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 57,550 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Output shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Jun 2026 57,550 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Output shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2025 47,194 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2025 47,194 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 39,301 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2023 33,227 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 30,799 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake light damaged

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSR & OSR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 27,168 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 23,107 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 19,313 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective torn (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective torn (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 2 Dec 2019 19,313 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective torn (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective torn (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 13,954 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 11,808 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 11,799 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 11,557 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2016 11,547 miles

registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background both number plates honeycomb (6.3.3)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 10,971 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 9,848 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 9,848 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 8,045 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 6,256 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 4,923 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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PIL 9351 is a 2008 Mini Cooper in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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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PIL 9351 is a 2008 Mini Cooper, first registered on 31 October 2008.

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