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YH08 HLF

2008 Mini Cooper

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,875 mi
Last recorded92,875 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper61,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH08 HLF
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 92,875 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2025 92,875 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Centre section leaking (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 89,321 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 83,931 miles

Coil spring corroded nearside front and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured abs and brake pad wear indicator wiring insecure in wheel arch area (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2023 83,931 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure mounting clip missing (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded nearside front and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured abs and brake pad wear indicator wiring insecure in wheel arch area (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 80,879 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 79,443 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 77,139 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 75,877 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 72,610 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 68,368 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Oct 2016 59,906 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2015 53,145 miles

front tyres worn

rear brake discs corroded

trims fitted to outersills and undersides

Fail 16 Oct 2014 47,144 miles

Both rear tyres perished and cracking

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Oct 2014 47,144 miles

Both rear tyres perished and cracking

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2013 29,524 miles

Both front wiper blades torn on ends.

Pass 10 Apr 2012 17,701 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 17,313 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 17,313 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 13,382 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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YH08 HLF is a 2008 Mini Cooper in White 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.

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YH08 HLF is a 2008 Mini Cooper, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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