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RY08 EFL

2008 Mini Cooper

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

63,709 mi
Last recorded63,709 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper61,507 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY08 EFL
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 63,709 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 May 2025 63,696 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Hand brake effort only just meets min limit.

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Mar 2024 57,326 miles

Exhaust front flexi starting to break up

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Starting to unbond (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 1 Mar 2024 57,325 miles

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

Exhaust front flexi starting to break up

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Starting to unbond (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2023 54,344 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2023 54,344 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Mar 2022 52,645 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 51,089 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 50,222 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2020 50,222 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 44,801 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2019 44,801 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 38,643 miles

N/S/F tyre wearing low on inner and outer tread. 175/65/r15-84t

O/S/F tyre starting to deteriorate on outer tread. 175/65/r15-84t

Pass 10 May 2017 34,008 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 29,256 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 25,788 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 22,705 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 19,101 miles

o/s and n/s rear tyres perished inside tread

Pass 24 Apr 2012 15,092 miles

All tyres slightly perished

Fail 24 Apr 2012 15,092 miles

All tyres slightly perished

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

Pass 14 May 2011 12,164 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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RY08 EFL is a 2008 Mini Cooper in Silver with a 1,598cc 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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What year was RY08 EFL registered?

RY08 EFL is a 2008 Mini Cooper, first registered on 20 May 2008.

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