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LO08 WHJ

2008 Mini Cooper S

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,556 mi
Last recorded92,556 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper S59,398 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO08 WHJ
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 92,556 miles
Fail 21 May 2026 92,556 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 87,548 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Outer lens degradation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Outer lens degradation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2024 87,545 miles

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

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

Coolant leak Engine coolant expansion tank split boarding seam

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Outer lens degradation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Outer lens degradation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 80,417 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2023 80,415 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage both to rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 73,543 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 64,625 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 57,425 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Fail 13 Nov 2019 57,425 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front 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 16 Nov 2018 53,189 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 50,773 miles

rear discs & pads in poor condition

Fail 3 Oct 2017 50,773 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear discs & pads in poor condition

Pass 28 Jul 2016 47,246 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/45/17 RF (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

power steering pipe damp, above steering rack near bulkhead

Pass 10 Jun 2015 43,624 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 40,583 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Jun 2014 40,475 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 36,638 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 32,297 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 23,071 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 23,071 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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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LO08 WHJ is a 2008 Mini Cooper S in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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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LO08 WHJ is a 2008 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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