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GL08 KXD

2008 Mini Cooper D Auto

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,513 mi
Last recorded107,513 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper D Auto74,435 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 KXD
MakeMini
ModelCooper D Auto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc
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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 24 Jul 2025 107,513 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 106,157 miles

Factory fitted covers prevent full inspection of some components

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 22 Jul 2024 106,080 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Factory fitted covers prevent full inspection of some components

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2023 100,447 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened some small holes present due to corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play and slight noise present (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 7 Aug 2023 100,446 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened some small holes present due to corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play and slight noise present (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022 91,088 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 82,863 miles

Factory fitted undertrays preventing full inspection of some components

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

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

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

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

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

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))

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

Fail 30 Jul 2021 82,805 miles

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

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

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

Factory fitted undertrays preventing full inspection of some components

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

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

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

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

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

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))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 70,836 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arm big bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 66,874 miles

Factory fitted undertrays on the vehicle, preventing the inspection of some components.

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 60,062 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 60,061 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault Airbag light on dash (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 49,197 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 44,621 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 40,398 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 36,795 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions to clean to record results

Pass 18 Jan 2014 29,772 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions to clean to record

Pass 19 Feb 2013 23,224 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 13,722 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jul 2011 11,050 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper D Auto?

Based on 7,318 MOT tests across 637 vehicles.

82.3%
Pass Rate
4,727
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
637
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 42
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 30
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GL08 KXD is a 2008 Mini Cooper D Auto in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2008 Mini Cooper D Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 74,435 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mini Cooper D Auto fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 42 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GL08 KXD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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GL08 KXD is a 2008 Mini Cooper D Auto, first registered on 24 May 2008.

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