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RE08 OJF

2008 Mini Cooper S

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

107,941 mi
Last recorded107,941 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper S59,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE08 OJF
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 107,941 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 101,479 miles

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

Nearside Front Plastic jacking point is missing.

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 22% o/s weak. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2025 101,433 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Plastic jacking point is missing.

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 22% o/s weak. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 94,007 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2023 86,636 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2022 83,955 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2022 83,953 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2021 80,027 miles

front tyres getting low

oil leak

Fail 11 Feb 2021 80,027 miles

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

front tyres getting low

oil leak

Pass 24 Jan 2020 73,767 miles

oil leak

Pass 14 Feb 2019 68,324 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 65,849 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 62,478 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 57,739 miles

Offside Rear tyre nailed not repairable

Pass 1 Apr 2015 52,988 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 47,695 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 43,685 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 36,073 miles

front brake pads starting to become low and discs showing signs of wear

rear brake pads starting to become low

Pass 14 Mar 2011 26,692 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper S?

Based on 632,556 MOT tests across 100,336 vehicles.

86.7%
Pass Rate
5,231
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
100,336
On UK Roads
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RE08 OJF is a 2008 Mini Cooper S in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2008 Mini Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 59,398 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The Mini Cooper S typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 18 years old, this Mini Cooper S is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RE08 OJF registered?

RE08 OJF is a 2008 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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