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SM08 DZJ

2008 Mini Cooper

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

95,729 mi
Last recorded95,729 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper61,507 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM08 DZJ
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 95,729 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 Feb 2026 95,729 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 92,677 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 85,524 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2024 85,524 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Feb 2023 82,658 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 79,289 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 72,744 miles

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

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

fuel cap seal perished

nearside rear tyre 2mm edges

offside front tyre 2mm and below 1.6mm outer edge

offside rear tyre 1.6mm inner edge

Fail 17 Feb 2021 72,744 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

fuel cap seal perished

nearside rear tyre 2mm edges

offside front tyre 2mm and below 1.6mm outer edge

offside rear tyre 1.6mm inner edge

Fail 3 Feb 2021 72,733 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Corrosion under vehicle

Fuel cap seal perish

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak ***STRONGLY ADVISE***

Pass 23 Jan 2020 67,815 miles

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

nearside rear tyre 2mm edges

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 16 Jan 2019 61,125 miles

offside rear tyre perished

rear brake discs rust

Fail 16 Jan 2019 61,125 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

offside rear tyre perished

rear brake discs rust

Pass 18 Jan 2018 56,289 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 56,289 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 49,767 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 44,436 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 41,828 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 37,667 miles

advise have wheel alignment checked and re-set

both front tyres worn badly on edges

Pass 18 Jun 2013 34,222 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 29,470 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 23,969 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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SM08 DZJ is a 2008 Mini Cooper in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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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SM08 DZJ is a 2008 Mini Cooper, first registered on 28 June 2008.

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