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JN08 FAB

2008 Mini Cooper S

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

47,278 mi
Last recorded47,278 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper S59,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJN08 FAB
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2025 47,278 miles

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

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

Rear Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 44,877 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2023 41,909 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 39,250 miles

power steering pipe slightly damp. (rearmost)

Pass 10 Aug 2021 36,496 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 35,844 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2019 34,391 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 32,077 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 27,367 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2017 27,367 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Feb 2017 24,186 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 21,899 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 21,899 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 19,688 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 18,468 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 14,745 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 2 Aug 2013 14,711 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Jul 2012 11,096 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 7,992 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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JN08 FAB is a 2008 Mini Cooper S in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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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JN08 FAB is a 2008 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 14 July 2008.

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