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YR08 KOW

2008 Mini Cooper

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2023
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

80,823 mi
Last recorded80,823 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper61,507 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR08 KOW
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2022 80,823 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Void of Tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Fail 14 Dec 2022 80,823 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Void of Tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2021 73,558 miles

Both headlamps are a little cloudy

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

Stone chips in the windscreen

Fail 18 Dec 2021 73,558 miles

Both headlamps are a little cloudy

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

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

Stone chips in the windscreen

Pass 18 Dec 2020 104,562 miles

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2020 104,534 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 52,456 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

coolant light on fan not working

Pass 7 Sep 2016 50,372 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 45,386 miles

Coolant leak

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 17 Mar 2015 45,386 miles

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

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

Coolant leak

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 40,920 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Mar 2013 34,627 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 34,627 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 30,993 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2012 30,993 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 27,671 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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YR08 KOW is a 2008 Mini Cooper in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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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YR08 KOW is a 2008 Mini Cooper, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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