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YT08 ROU

2008 Mini Cooper

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

98,124 mi
Last recorded98,124 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper61,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT08 ROU
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 98,124 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2023 94,900 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 89,078 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2022 89,078 miles

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 84,042 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 79,051 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 Feb 2019 65,531 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 55,115 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 175/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 47,642 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2017 47,642 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 40,306 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Pass 6 Mar 2015 32,734 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 28,233 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 22,686 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 17,568 miles

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

n/s/f tyre cracked

n/s/r tyre cracked and nail

Pass 8 Feb 2011 11,618 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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YT08 ROU 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 87.5%.

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 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YT08 ROU registered?

YT08 ROU is a 2008 Mini Cooper, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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