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EK08 GBY

2008 Mini Cooper

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

131,495 mi
Last recorded131,495 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper61,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK08 GBY
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 131,495 miles

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 124,925 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 116,353 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake pad warning light sensor not attatched to pads

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

Fail 26 Apr 2024 116,346 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake pad warning light sensor not attatched to pads

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

Pass 13 Apr 2023 112,607 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2023 112,606 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2022 110,509 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2022 110,509 miles

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

Offside Rear Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts Abs cable Insecure (4.11 (a) (iii))

Fail 9 Nov 2021 110,438 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (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))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 102,252 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2020 102,252 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2019 93,724 miles

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

Protective covers underside not allowing full inspection of brake and fuel lines.

Fail 26 Oct 2019 93,724 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low Both front (4.1.2 (a))

Protective covers underside not allowing full inspection of brake and fuel lines.

Fail 22 Oct 2019 93,436 miles

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 emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight leak from outer cv boot at clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 78,872 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 64,097 miles

Front brake pads 3mm & disc's lipped

Fail 21 Sep 2017 64,025 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front brake pads 3mm & disc's lipped

Pass 3 Oct 2016 61,053 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 59,972 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 52,086 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 40,385 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 31,270 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 25,182 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 25,140 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 25,140 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2011 22,392 miles

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

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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EK08 GBY is a 2008 Mini Cooper in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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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EK08 GBY is a 2008 Mini Cooper, first registered on 23 April 2008.

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