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HV58 VHJ

2008 Mini Cooper S

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2025
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

89,432 mi
Last recorded89,432 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper S59,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV58 VHJ
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2024 89,432 miles

Front subframe corroded

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 Sep 2024 89,375 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative n/s/f ride height sensor link arm broken (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

RFT tyres fitted to rear axle only

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 86,423 miles

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

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 13 May 2022 80,775 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 3mm worn shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2021 75,786 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 67,367 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 58,071 miles

Offside Rear sidelight only 50% working

Pass 15 Jan 2018 53,643 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 51,459 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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HV58 VHJ is a 2008 Mini Cooper S in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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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What year was HV58 VHJ registered?

HV58 VHJ is a 2008 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 30 October 2008.

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