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RS08 BEK

2008 Mini Cooper

White Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

93,297 mi
Last recorded93,297 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper61,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRS08 BEK
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 93,297 miles

front and rear subframes showing light corrosion

Pass 4 Dec 2024 91,656 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 6 Nov 2024 91,065 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 89,915 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 88,155 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 86,085 miles

Central Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2021 85,970 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Coolant leak ()

Plastic under trays fitted

Surface corrosion front sub frame

Pass 24 Oct 2020 84,299 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Oct 2020 84,299 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 79,642 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 72,339 miles

Clutch pipe heavily corroded at slave cylinder

Coolant low

Plastic under trays

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

oil low

Fail 12 Apr 2018 72,339 miles

Clutch pipe heavily corroded at slave cylinder

Coolant low

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Plastic under trays

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

oil low

Pass 1 Apr 2017 68,077 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen has crack on swept area but does not affect drivers view of the road

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

Fail 1 Apr 2017 68,077 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen has crack on swept area but does not affect drivers view of the road

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

Pass 9 Apr 2016 56,373 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 11 Apr 2015 44,862 miles

N/S/F Wiper rubber blade missing

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

Pass 5 Apr 2014 36,099 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre worn slightly on the outer edge.195/55/R16-87H.

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 31,496 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Dec 2012 30,448 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 21,929 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2011 21,929 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.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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RS08 BEK is a 2008 Mini Cooper in White with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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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RS08 BEK is a 2008 Mini Cooper, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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