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DG08 XJK

2008 Mini Cooper

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

98,133 mi
Last recorded98,133 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper61,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 XJK
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2023 98,133 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Significant corrosion . (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Significant corrosion . (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded and borderline . (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Headlamp leveller mounting bracket corroded

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded . (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded . (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wing corroded . (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded . (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Dripping oil . (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sills corroded both sides . (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Wheel arch liners , sill covers and floor covers fitted and unable to fully inspect for corrosion .

Fail 6 Mar 2023 97,883 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 36% recorded , limit is 30% . Nearside effort is much lower than offside effort . (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Seal excessively deteriorated . (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative Headlamp leveller mounting bracket corroded and about to fall off . (4.1.5 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Significant corrosion . (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Significant corrosion . (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded and borderline . (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded . (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded . (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wing corroded . (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded . (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Dripping oil . (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sills corroded both sides . (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Wheel arch liners , sill covers and floor covers fitted and unable to fully inspect for corrosion .

Pass 24 Mar 2022 89,436 miles

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

Fuel cap rubber seal is badly perished .

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded . (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides worn low and on inners . (5.2.3 (e))

TPMS warning light on .

Fail 24 Mar 2022 89,430 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 34% recorded , maximum allowance is 30% . Note nearside effort is lower than offside effort . (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides worn low and on inners . (5.2.3 (e))

Front axle has standard tyres fitted , rear axle has runflat tyres fitted .

Fuel cap rubber seal is badly perished .

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded . (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Nail in shoulder of tyre . ()

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides badly worn , perished and lumpy on inners . (5.2.3 (e))

TPMS warning light on .

Pass 25 Mar 2021 77,540 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2020 67,445 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2019 58,705 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres slight perished in tread

Fail 7 May 2019 58,689 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres slight perished in tread

Pass 3 May 2018 52,773 miles

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

both rear tyres starting to perish inside tread pattern

Pass 4 May 2017 48,369 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 48,368 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 May 2016 44,674 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2015 39,939 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 39,939 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2015 38,400 miles

NSR TYRE SHOWING SIGNS OF PERISHING

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

REAR TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGE

Pass 7 Jan 2014 32,363 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 25,451 miles

slight cracking in n/s/r tyre tread

Pass 16 Jan 2012 20,093 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 18,112 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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DG08 XJK is a 2008 Mini Cooper in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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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DG08 XJK is a 2008 Mini Cooper, first registered on 25 March 2008.

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