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HJ08 VFS

2008 Mini Cooper S

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

134,235 mi
Last recorded134,235 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper S59,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ08 VFS
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 134,235 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 128,216 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024 125,158 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2024 125,157 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 121,159 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 116,387 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 111,686 miles

Petrol cap seal perished.

Fail 11 Mar 2021 111,686 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Petrol cap seal perished.

Pass 13 Mar 2020 107,430 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 101,540 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 101,540 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 96,018 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2018 95,488 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 76,438 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 76,438 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 72,694 miles

nearside rear tyre perishing and cuts to tread

offside front brake back plate rusty

Fail 2 Oct 2015 72,694 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)

nearside rear tyre perishing and cuts to tread

offside front brake back plate rusty

Pass 20 Oct 2014 68,162 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 65,766 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 61,495 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 61,495 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

front brake disc's are worn and corroded

front brake pads are very low

n/s/f tyre is below legel limit on inner edge

o/s/f tyre is below legel limit on inner edge

Pass 15 Feb 2012 57,310 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 42,114 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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HJ08 VFS is a 2008 Mini Cooper S in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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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HJ08 VFS is a 2008 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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