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SL08 NZX

2008 Mini Cooper

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

59,054 mi
Last recorded59,054 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper61,507 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL08 NZX
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 59,054 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2025 57,421 miles

Alternator belt tensioner noisey

Brakepad warning light on dashboard

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

General vehicle condition corroded on underside suspension components heavily corroded brakepipes corroded

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

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

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

Oil leaks engine coolant fan on constantly

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Two reverse light s one not working

Fail 24 Jun 2025 57,420 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Alternator belt tensioner noisey

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

General vehicle condition corroded on underside suspension components heavily corroded brakepipes corroded

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

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

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

Oil leaks engine coolant fan on constantly

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 55,676 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 53,630 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 49,545 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 46,364 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 43,731 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 40,976 miles

nearside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 30 Mar 2018 37,544 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 34,264 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi split (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 14 Mar 2017 34,264 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi split (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 30,091 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 21 Mar 2016 30,091 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 27,830 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 27,830 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2014 25,581 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 22,294 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 22,294 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 18,832 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 13,550 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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SL08 NZX is a 2008 Mini Cooper in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 SL08 NZX registered?

SL08 NZX is a 2008 Mini Cooper, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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The MOT history for SL08 NZX shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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