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RO08 HNH

2008 Mini Cooper

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

104,667 mi
Last recorded104,667 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper61,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO08 HNH
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 104,667 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Track rod arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 101,655 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2023 101,617 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 97,375 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2022 97,370 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 92,568 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2021 92,548 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 90,507 miles

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))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 86,653 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 86,653 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Mar 2018 82,123 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 78,595 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 68,282 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 60,427 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 50,141 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 40,783 miles

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

both front tyres starting to get low on tread on edges

front brake pads getting low

Pass 27 Feb 2013 40,783 miles

both front tyres starting to get low on tread on edges

front brake pads getting low

Pass 8 Mar 2012 30,724 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 20,439 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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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RO08 HNH is a 2008 Mini Cooper in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RO08 HNH registered?

RO08 HNH is a 2008 Mini Cooper, first registered on 10 March 2008.

Is RO08 HNH safe to buy?

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