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YH08 XRW

2008 Mini Cooper

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

114,530 mi
Last recorded114,530 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper61,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH08 XRW
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2023 114,530 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2023 114,528 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 3 Dec 2022 109,764 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2022 109,764 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 105,423 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 91,043 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 82,987 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 74,158 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 65,940 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 56,100 miles

Centre Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge to limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit showing signs of wearing on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 46,458 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 39,078 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 31,342 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 23,775 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front tyre worn on edge

offside front tyre worn on edge

Fail 13 Mar 2012 23,775 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front tyre worn on edge

offside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 31 Mar 2011 16,411 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 XRW is a 2008 Mini Cooper in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 XRW is a 2008 Mini Cooper, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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