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RE08 RWK

2008 Mini Cooper

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

119,551 mi
Last recorded119,551 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper61,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE08 RWK
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2023 119,551 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 19 Jun 2023 119,535 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 102,867 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 96,713 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 96,713 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2019 88,191 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2019 88,191 miles

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

Rear Service brake excessively binding x2 (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 86,095 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2019 86,089 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 81,982 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

fuel cap seal

Fail 25 Apr 2018 81,982 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

fuel cap seal

Pass 25 Apr 2017 77,314 miles

Nearside Front Slight brake bind

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Slight brake bind

Fail 21 Apr 2017 77,303 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Slight brake bind

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Slight brake bind

Pass 13 Apr 2016 72,128 miles

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 63,449 miles

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

slight play in anti roll bar bushes

Pass 14 Apr 2014 53,335 miles

Near side front tyre has worn low on outer edge

Pass 22 Apr 2013 45,265 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 37,781 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 26,799 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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RE08 RWK is a 2008 Mini Cooper in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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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RE08 RWK is a 2008 Mini Cooper, first registered on 8 April 2008.

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