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X753 ARA

2008 Mini Cooper

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,941 mi
Last recorded87,941 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper61,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX753 ARA
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 87,941 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 85,997 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2023 83,919 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2022 80,248 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2022 80,248 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 76,233 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2021 76,233 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 69,135 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2019 66,079 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 64,636 miles

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

n/side wiper blade starting to split

Pass 16 Apr 2018 57,722 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 57,722 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 47,713 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 46,825 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 46,825 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 45,261 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 42,046 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 38,385 miles

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

Note rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 16 Mar 2012 34,674 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 29,667 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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X753 ARA is a 2008 Mini Cooper in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X753 ARA registered?

X753 ARA is a 2008 Mini Cooper, first registered on 27 June 2008.

Is X753 ARA safe to buy?

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