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D996 SAM

2008 Mini Cooper

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

36,378 mi
Last recorded36,378 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper61,507 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD996 SAM
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 36,378 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 34,437 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 34,275 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 31,155 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 26,606 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 15,669 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 15,260 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 13,842 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 12,599 miles

Offside Front tyre perished

Rear both side tyre perished

Pass 5 Jun 2017 12,082 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Pass 6 Jun 2016 11,325 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre age cracked

Offside Front Tyre age cracked

Offside Rear Tyre age cracked

Pass 23 Jun 2015 10,564 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 15,779 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 15,779 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jun 2013 14,457 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 13,449 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 13,449 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 7,140 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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D996 SAM is a 2008 Mini Cooper in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 D996 SAM registered?

D996 SAM is a 2008 Mini Cooper, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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