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YB08 VNN

2008 Mini Cooper

Blue Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,746 mi
Last recorded87,746 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper61,507 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB08 VNN
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 87,746 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2025 87,746 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 83,819 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2024 83,819 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Oct 2023 74,444 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 67,861 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2022 67,861 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 65,560 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 63,600 miles

Offside Front Brake disc back plate corroded

Fail 28 Nov 2020 63,600 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake disc back plate corroded

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2019 61,318 miles

Offside Front Brake disc back plate corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2018 57,645 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn/uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn/uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2017 55,783 miles

Central Front brake binding slightly, may need adjustment or repair

Pass 23 Jul 2016 53,130 miles

front wiper blades have split ends and smeary

rear brake discs in poor condition

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 31 Jul 2015 40,491 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Jul 2015 40,491 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jul 2014 44,777 miles

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

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

both windscreen wipers slightly deteriorated

Pass 1 Jul 2013 39,571 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 34,554 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 31,133 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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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YB08 VNN is a 2008 Mini Cooper in Blue with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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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YB08 VNN is a 2008 Mini Cooper, first registered on 25 June 2008.

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