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WJ08 ADO

2008 Mini Cooper

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

46,228 mi
Last recorded46,228 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper61,507 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ08 ADO
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 46,228 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 25 Feb 2026 46,228 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high Adjusted Down (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 45,512 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2024 44,858 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2024 44,858 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 42,122 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner shoulder.

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing out of shape.

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner shoulder.

Offside Front Tyre wearing out of shape.

Pass 22 Feb 2022 41,024 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner and outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 40,038 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 39,540 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 38,422 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2019 38,420 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 37,237 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 35,592 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 33,039 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 282,860 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Feb 2014 24,432 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 22,860 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 19,154 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 15,474 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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WJ08 ADO 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 84.2%.

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 WJ08 ADO registered?

WJ08 ADO is a 2008 Mini Cooper, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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