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SA08 VBZ

2008 Mini Cooper

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,317 mi
Last recorded75,317 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper61,507 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA08 VBZ
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2024 75,317 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

General corrosion to underside and components

Suspension components corroded

Fail 23 Dec 2024 75,317 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

General corrosion to underside and components

Suspension components corroded

Pass 23 Dec 2023 75,222 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

brake discs pitted

front exhaust clamp corroded and broke

suspension and brake components corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2022 75,080 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 71,396 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Dec 2021 71,390 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 67,358 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 64,432 miles

all 4 discs showing signs of wear/corrosion

Pass 22 Dec 2018 63,642 miles

Front brake discs worn and pitted

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside rear tyre perished

Odd tyre tread patterns fitted across rear axle

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Run flat tyre fitted to offside front and standard tyres fitted to the other 3

Pass 20 Dec 2017 61,556 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2017 99,060 miles

Nearside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2017 60,832 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% top light (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front tyre bald on edges

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 56,403 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 56,401 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 88,165 miles

advise minor marks in windscreen

advise nsf tyre wearing low

advise osr tyre staggered and wearing low

advise slight play in ns inner steering tie rod

Pass 17 Oct 2014 77,127 miles

advise slight play in steering

Fail 17 Oct 2014 77,127 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise slight play in steering

Pass 22 Oct 2013 42,617 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 42,615 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 5 Apr 2013 42,133 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 42,133 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 31,026 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 16,731 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 16,730 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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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SA08 VBZ is a 2008 Mini Cooper in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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.

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SA08 VBZ is a 2008 Mini Cooper, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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