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RJ08 HVZ

2008 Mini Cooper

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

102,296 mi
Last recorded102,296 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper61,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 102,296 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2024 98,370 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 93,832 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2022 88,947 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 83,062 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 76,576 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 70,469 miles

Offside Rear Upper side lamp inop

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

Pass 30 May 2018 63,744 miles

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

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

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

service light on

Pass 5 Jun 2017 57,487 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 51,066 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 51,066 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 44,078 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)

Pass 27 May 2014 38,373 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 31,921 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 26,982 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 26,974 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 22,526 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 HVZ is a 2008 Mini Cooper in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 RJ08 HVZ registered?

RJ08 HVZ is a 2008 Mini Cooper, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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