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VN08 OAP

2008 Mini Cooper

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,027 mi
Last recorded147,027 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper61,507 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN08 OAP
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2020 147,027 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 138,370 miles

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

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

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

front subframe starting to corrode

o/s/f wheel slightly distorted

slight play in steering rack

Fail 10 Dec 2019 138,370 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

front subframe starting to corrode

o/s/f wheel slightly distorted

slight play in steering rack

Pass 14 Dec 2018 126,877 miles

Offside Front shock absorber leaking

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2018 126,870 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering component casing retaining devices dangerously loose track rod end locking bolt (2.1.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front shock absorber leaking

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 111,782 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2017 111,934 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2016 93,860 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 93,853 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2015 81,044 miles

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

brake pad warning light on - o/s/r sensor wire not connected to brake pad

Pass 22 Oct 2014 73,569 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 22 Oct 2014 73,569 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 64,205 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 54,003 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 38,927 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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VN08 OAP is a 2008 Mini Cooper in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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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VN08 OAP is a 2008 Mini Cooper, first registered on 1 May 2008.

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