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GP08 DKN

2008 Mini Cooper S

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

126,628 mi
Last recorded126,628 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper S59,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP08 DKN
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2023 126,628 miles

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

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

coolant leak and oil leaks

tpms light is on

various steering braking and suspension components have coroded

Fail 22 Jun 2023 126,628 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

coolant leak and oil leaks

tpms light is on

various steering braking and suspension components have coroded

Pass 16 Jun 2022 115,159 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2021 105,080 miles

Fuel cap rubber sealing slightly perishing

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Worn close to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Dot 13/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm bald on outer edge. 195/55r16 R/F (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Dot 13/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Worn close to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Dot 13/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 8 Jun 2020 100,981 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 93,100 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 85,013 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2018 85,009 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 72,056 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing low on inner edge.

Pass 16 Jun 2016 59,273 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge and worn on outer edge

Fail 16 Jun 2016 59,273 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge and worn on outer edge

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 52,625 miles

Oil leak

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

both front wiper blades split (still clearing screen)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 46,015 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 40,325 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2012 30,567 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 23,274 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper S?

Based on 632,556 MOT tests across 100,336 vehicles.

86.7%
Pass Rate
5,231
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
100,336
On UK Roads
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GP08 DKN is a 2008 Mini Cooper S in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2008 Mini Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 59,398 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The Mini Cooper S typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 18 years old, this Mini Cooper S is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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GP08 DKN is a 2008 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 7 June 2008.

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