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JFZ 4136

2008 Mini Cooper S

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

92,186 mi
Last recorded92,186 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper S59,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJFZ 4136
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 92,186 miles

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

Front and rear brake hose ferrules corroding.

Front brake discs have slight wear/lip.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2026 92,186 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front and rear brake hose ferrules corroding.

Front brake discs have slight wear/lip.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2025 91,242 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2024 89,297 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2024 89,297 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 87,120 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 77,538 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2021 77,538 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 71,144 miles

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

Nearside Rear lamp unit damaged, moisture in lamp

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2020 71,139 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective O-ring split (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface damaged, full of water and poorly coated in black paint (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface coated in black paint (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Engine oil low

Front Washer jets poor aim

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced cover in black paint (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced covered in black paint (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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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JFZ 4136 is a 2008 Mini Cooper S in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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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JFZ 4136 is a 2008 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 13 December 2008.

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