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SG08 BFS

2008 Mini Cooper

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2021
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

65,340 mi
Last recorded65,340 miles
Recorded on27 May 2021
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper61,507 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG08 BFS
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 27 May 2021 65,340 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement central engine mounting to subframe (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Undertrays fitted restricting access to testable items

Pass 9 Jun 2020 61,594 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2020 61,591 miles

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

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

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

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

Road wheel more than one fixing missing 7 missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Mar 2019 61,018 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 61,018 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 58,712 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 22 Mar 2018 58,712 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Mar 2017 55,905 miles

Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance Both front (1.1.A.3d)

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

Oil leak rear of the engine

Fail 24 Mar 2017 55,903 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance Both front (1.1.A.3d)

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

Oil leak rear of the engine

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2015 50,677 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 45,943 miles

NSF Tyre 3mm

OSF Tyre 3mm

Pass 9 Sep 2013 41,876 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 41,876 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 41,376 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Jun 2013 41,376 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jun 2012
Fail 21 Jun 2012 34,277 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 25,011 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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SG08 BFS is a 2008 Mini Cooper in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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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SG08 BFS is a 2008 Mini Cooper, first registered on 22 July 2008.

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