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VN08 OJB

2008 Mini Cooper

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

64,933 mi
Last recorded64,933 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper61,507 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN08 OJB
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 64,933 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 62,014 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2023 59,059 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2022 56,846 miles

front wipers starting to smear

Pass 4 Jun 2021 52,976 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 50,721 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2019 49,337 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2018 46,018 miles

Both front tyre valve stems slightly deteriorated

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2017 42,470 miles

covers fitted restricting view

wipers smearing front and rear

Pass 4 Jun 2016 38,839 miles

Fuel cap seal perishing.

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 33,914 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 33,914 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2014 28,595 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Jun 2013 26,186 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 26,186 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 23,242 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 22,085 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 22,085 miles

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

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

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 OJB is a 2008 Mini Cooper in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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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VN08 OJB is a 2008 Mini Cooper, first registered on 25 June 2008.

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