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RA08 CVR

2008 Mini Cooper

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

82,654 mi
Last recorded82,654 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper61,507 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA08 CVR
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 82,654 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

body damage to ns of vehicle

passage door handle damaged but working

Fail 13 May 2026 82,654 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

body damage to ns of vehicle

passage door handle damaged but working

Pass 5 Apr 2025 71,430 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

oil level low

Fail 5 Apr 2025 71,430 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

oil level low

Pass 5 Apr 2024 64,214 miles

Engine oil level low

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Engine (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder zone A ()

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 4 Apr 2024 64,213 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Engine oil level low

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Engine (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder zone A ()

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 58,437 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

TPMS light on

boot release faulty, working on key fob

Fail 4 Apr 2023 58,429 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

TPMS light on

boot release faulty, working on key fob

Pass 4 Apr 2022 55,116 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2022 55,116 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 51,407 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner treads

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner & outer treads

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 49,235 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on outer tread & wall, change soon. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper position lamp inoperative

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner treads

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper position lamp inoperative

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner & outer treads (5.2.3 (e))

run flat tyre fitted to the rear, non flat tyres fitted to the front

Pass 20 Feb 2019 45,602 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner & outer treads

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

Fail 19 Feb 2019 45,602 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner & outer treads

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

Pass 7 Feb 2018 41,525 miles

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

Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Face (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 36,661 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer edges

o/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer edges strong advise

oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2015 33,120 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 28,539 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 28,539 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 25,659 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 25,659 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 23 May 2012 22,054 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 18,605 miles

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

Offside front tyre wearing from inner and outer edges

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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RA08 CVR is a 2008 Mini Cooper in White 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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RA08 CVR is a 2008 Mini Cooper, first registered on 24 June 2008.

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