CarVerify

Free Car Check

EA08 YTP

2008 Mini Cooper

Blue Diesel 1560cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

176,982 mi
Last recorded176,982 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper61,507 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mini
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA08 YTP
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2021 176,982 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Dec 2021 176,982 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 157,771 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Under Turbo (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 138,811 miles

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

full undertrays fitted

Fail 10 Dec 2019 138,805 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

full undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Dec 2018 112,720 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2018 112,720 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak front jiont (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak turbo pipe (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 105,780 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 17 Nov 2017 105,780 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside front (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 22 Nov 2016 98,305 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 98,303 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 88,803 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 80,612 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 71,442 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Oct 2012 54,463 miles

offside front tyre slightly worn on (3mm)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 39,356 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 33,450 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
Full Mini Cooper reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

EA08 YTP is a 2008 Mini Cooper in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EA08 YTP?

You can check the full history of EA08 YTP by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was EA08 YTP registered?

EA08 YTP is a 2008 Mini Cooper, first registered on 28 April 2008.

Is EA08 YTP safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA08 YTP shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EA08 YTP have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on EA08 YTP. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.