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SE08 VGM

2008 Mini Cooper

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

78,288 mi
Last recorded78,288 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper61,507 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE08 VGM
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2021 78,288 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 78,253 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jul 2019 77,434 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 19 Jul 2018 77,383 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 71,632 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 71,632 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases outer skin corroded and rear silencer blowing (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 62,285 miles

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

slight oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2015 51,966 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 43,000 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 37,846 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 37,846 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2012 30,958 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 24,707 miles

advise both front tyres worn close to legal limit

unable to check n/s/r seat belt as child seat fitted

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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SE08 VGM is a 2008 Mini Cooper in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SE08 VGM registered?

SE08 VGM is a 2008 Mini Cooper, first registered on 13 August 2008.

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