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YR08 UDL

2008 Mini Cooper

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

128,729 mi
Last recorded128,729 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper61,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR08 UDL
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2025 128,729 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2025 128,729 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 124,811 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 121,775 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 117,765 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 116,960 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 116,637 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 114,722 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2018 114,722 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear unable to properly assess wheel brg due to binding brake

Pass 15 Sep 2017 104,631 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all tyres close to wear limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Sep 2017 104,615 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all tyres close to wear limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2016 96,680 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 86,841 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 75,286 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 64,264 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 51,033 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 39,306 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 36,408 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 36,408 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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 UDL is a 2008 Mini Cooper in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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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What year was YR08 UDL registered?

YR08 UDL is a 2008 Mini Cooper, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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