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DV08 MZJ

2008 Mini Cooper

Brown Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

100,170 mi
Last recorded100,170 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper61,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV08 MZJ
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 100,170 miles

Fuel cap seal deteriorated

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2024 98,542 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 96,547 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 93,662 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2022 93,661 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 90,442 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 87,482 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 87,482 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 82,642 miles

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 15 Apr 2019 82,642 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixings not compatible fouling caliper (5.2.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 17 May 2018 82,621 miles

Emissions not tested excessive smoke (7.3.A.1)

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)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall perished, shoulder badly cracked (4.1.D.1a)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 May 2017 80,254 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 80,241 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened corroded inner face (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Jun 2016 68,833 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 59,143 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 26 Jun 2014 53,031 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

auxillary drivebelt cracked and perished.

front brake discs look worn.

Pass 21 Jun 2013 48,745 miles

Corrosion on rear brake discs.

Cracks in both rear tyres.

Nail in nearside rear tyre.ATTENTION RECOMMENDED

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

Offside rear tyre on 3.0mm.

Pass 19 May 2012 45,757 miles
Fail 19 May 2012 45,757 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 36,452 miles

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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DV08 MZJ is a 2008 Mini Cooper in Brown with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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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DV08 MZJ is a 2008 Mini Cooper, first registered on 12 April 2008.

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