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RA08 HVR

2008 Mini Cooper

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

58,503 mi
Last recorded58,503 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper61,507 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA08 HVR
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2024 58,503 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2024 58,503 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 52,843 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 48,199 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front brakes worn to limit

Pass 31 Oct 2018 42,475 miles

front tyres 2mm edges

rear tyres perished and 2mm inner edge

Pass 31 Oct 2017 36,477 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 30,537 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 30,473 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 23,890 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 21,549 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2015 21,549 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 19,285 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 17,457 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 14,875 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 13,182 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 HVR is a 2008 Mini Cooper in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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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What year was RA08 HVR registered?

RA08 HVR is a 2008 Mini Cooper, first registered on 4 July 2008.

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