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WK08 JVZ

2008 Mini Cooper S Auto

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2024
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

71,211 mi
Last recorded71,211 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper S Auto41,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK08 JVZ
MakeMini
ModelCooper S Auto
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2023 71,211 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective blade slightly split (3.4 (b) (i))

fuel cap seal perishing

Pass 23 Jun 2022 70,336 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 69,376 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive auto gear box slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel cap seal cracking

Pass 23 Jul 2020 68,877 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 65,307 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2018 65,307 miles

Nearside Front 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

Pass 27 Nov 2017 61,895 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 61,451 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 57,155 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 52,929 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 51,189 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 47,958 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 44,801 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2012 41,730 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2011 38,002 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper S Auto?

Based on 10,031 MOT tests across 928 vehicles.

83.9%
Pass Rate
3,685
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
928
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 38
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 38
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 36
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 34
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 31
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WK08 JVZ is a 2008 Mini Cooper S Auto in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 2008 Mini Cooper S Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 41,652 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Cooper S Auto fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 38 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WK08 JVZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper S Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Mini Cooper S Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WK08 JVZ registered?

WK08 JVZ is a 2008 Mini Cooper S Auto, first registered on 19 May 2008.

Is WK08 JVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WK08 JVZ shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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