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VN08 VEY

2008 Mini Cooper

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

116,712 mi
Last recorded116,712 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper61,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN08 VEY
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 116,712 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 22 Aug 2025 116,711 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2024 104,292 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 25 May 2023 90,455 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc surface rust

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear exhaust box heavy rust

Pass 7 Apr 2022 88,512 miles

Rear exhaust box heavy corrosion

Fail 7 Apr 2022 88,512 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust box heavy corrosion

Pass 7 Apr 2021 87,669 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 7 Apr 2021 87,669 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 19 May 2020 84,977 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 79,237 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 May 2018 71,626 miles

Rear silencer outer skin corroded but silencr still looks sound.It still could out last a replacement part.

Pass 24 May 2017 66,925 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 53,821 miles

n/s/r tyre on 2mm

Pass 22 Jul 2015 49,369 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front top strut mount bush starting to split.

Fail 21 Jul 2015 49,369 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Coolant leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jun 2014 41,078 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 33,777 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 24,497 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 15,819 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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VN08 VEY is a 2008 Mini Cooper in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 VEY is a 2008 Mini Cooper, first registered on 6 June 2008.

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