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RJ08 XXL

2008 Mini Cooper

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

107,011 mi
Last recorded107,011 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper61,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ08 XXL
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 107,011 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 102,286 miles

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

rear tyres perishing

slight leak from radiator

Pass 23 Nov 2023 98,074 miles

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

both rear exhaust mounts broken

crack in front windscreen

headlamp lenses discoloured

o/s/f spot lamp broken

Fail 23 Nov 2023 98,074 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

both rear exhaust mounts broken

crack in front windscreen

headlamp lenses discoloured

o/s/f spot lamp broken

Pass 24 Nov 2022 92,446 miles

Chip in the windscreen

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 86,488 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 82,109 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 74,763 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2018 66,977 miles

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

engine coolant level low

Pass 25 May 2017 60,507 miles

minor exhaust blow

rear exhaust box deteriorating

Pass 26 May 2016 52,339 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust mount deteriorating

Pass 1 Jun 2015 45,865 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 May 2014 39,004 miles

exhaust deteriorating

Pass 29 May 2013 32,343 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust deteriorating

nearside front tyre worn uneven

Pass 22 May 2012 30,556 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres starting to wear on edges

exhaust starting to deteriorate

Pass 26 May 2011 29,080 miles

nearside front tyre worn on edge

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 XXL is a 2008 Mini Cooper in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 XXL registered?

RJ08 XXL is a 2008 Mini Cooper, first registered on 24 May 2008.

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