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DU08 EXR

2008 Mini Cooper

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2025
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

124,545 mi
Last recorded124,545 miles
Recorded on31 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper61,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU08 EXR
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 May 2024 124,545 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Subframe corroded

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe corroded

Fail 31 May 2024 124,545 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Subframe corroded

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2023 115,282 miles

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

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

both headlamps misting over

Fail 3 Mar 2023 115,279 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

both headlamps misting over

Pass 30 Mar 2022 107,068 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

front exhaust flexi collapsed

Fail 24 Mar 2022 107,068 miles

Emissions not tested all to high shutting down test machine (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam additional lamp (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake fluid warning lamp functioning incorrectly (1.1.10 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

front exhaust flexi collapsed

Pass 29 Mar 2021 94,514 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible section collapsed (6.1.2 (a))

tyre pressure light on

Fail 26 Mar 2021 94,416 miles

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 carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible section collapsed (6.1.2 (a))

tyre pressure light on

Pass 24 Mar 2020 84,146 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65r15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Mar 2019 78,093 miles

Rear brake discs poor condition

Fail 11 Mar 2019 78,093 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (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 tyre worn on inner edge

Rear brake discs poor condition

Pass 12 Mar 2018 71,134 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 71,134 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 67,898 miles

Offside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Fail 8 Jun 2017 67,988 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 63,594 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 52,285 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

n/s rear and o/s rear jacking point mounting missing.

Pass 8 Jun 2015 52,285 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

n/s rear and o/s rear jacking point mounting missing.

Pass 2 Jun 2014 47,841 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 41,516 miles

n/s/r tyre on 3mm and also cracking

Fail 3 Jun 2013 41,515 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre on 3mm and also cracking

Pass 3 Apr 2012 30,076 miles

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

front wipers starting to smear

Pass 10 Jun 2011 24,184 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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DU08 EXR is a 2008 Mini Cooper in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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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DU08 EXR is a 2008 Mini Cooper, first registered on 17 April 2008.

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