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EN08 YCL

2008 Mini John Cooper Works

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

105,523 mi
Last recorded105,523 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mini John Cooper Works57,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN08 YCL
MakeMini
ModelJohn Cooper Works
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 105,523 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2026 105,523 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2025 103,608 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 102,635 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 96,279 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 17 May 2021 92,800 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight weep (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 20 May 2020 88,978 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 86,720 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 80,185 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 73,739 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 15 Jun 2016 66,030 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 66,030 miles

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 57,238 miles

Both rear number plate lamps have a lens missing

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Jun 2015 57,238 miles

Both rear number plate lamps have a lens missing

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 53,278 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 50,480 miles

Both rear tyres have worn low on the inner edge

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 28 Jun 2013 50,480 miles

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

Both rear tyres have worn low on the inner edge

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 28 Jun 2012 45,269 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 33,256 miles

N/s/f tyre wearing low

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2011 33,256 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

N/s/f tyre wearing low

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 18,036 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 18,036 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

How Reliable is the Mini John Cooper Works?

Based on 140,278 MOT tests across 23,953 vehicles.

87.2%
Pass Rate
5,043
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
23,953
On UK Roads
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EN08 YCL is a 2008 Mini John Cooper Works in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2008 Mini John Cooper Works models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 57,323 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mini John Cooper Works typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 18 years old, this Mini John Cooper Works is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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EN08 YCL is a 2008 Mini John Cooper Works, first registered on 26 August 2008.

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