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RJ08 FYS

2008 Mini Cooper

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

96,246 mi
Last recorded96,246 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper61,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ08 FYS
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 96,246 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 90,508 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2024 90,508 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 85,032 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2022 76,192 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 72,985 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2021 72,984 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 71,742 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 71,742 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 70,047 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 64,162 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 53,740 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 53,740 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 22 May 2017 49,473 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 34,644 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 30,756 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 30,756 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 May 2014 27,639 miles
Fail 3 May 2014 27,638 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 17 May 2013 23,064 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 18,189 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 14,361 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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RJ08 FYS is a 2008 Mini Cooper in Blue 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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What year was RJ08 FYS registered?

RJ08 FYS is a 2008 Mini Cooper, first registered on 26 April 2008.

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