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NU08 NGN

2008 Mini Cooper S

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,274 mi
Last recorded158,274 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper S59,398 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU08 NGN
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 158,274 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 154,566 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2023 150,659 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

general corrosion

offside front fog lamp lens damaged

Pass 25 Nov 2022 145,859 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 139,829 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 126,957 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 126,785 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2019 115,834 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2019 115,614 miles

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 99,899 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2018 99,806 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear exhaust box corroded

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2017 80,031 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2017 79,793 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 60,269 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 39,890 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 27,245 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/r tyre worn clode to limit and cracking on shoulders(strong advise)

o/s/r tyre worn close to limit and cracking on shoulders(strong advise)

Fail 7 Apr 2014 27,244 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/r tyre worn clode to limit and cracking on shoulders(strong advise)

o/s/r tyre worn close to limit and cracking on shoulders(strong advise)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 25,517 miles

slight bind rear brakes

Fail 6 Nov 2012 25,517 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight bind rear brakes

Pass 16 May 2011 22,087 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 21,985 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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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NU08 NGN is a 2008 Mini Cooper S in White 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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NU08 NGN is a 2008 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 25 March 2008.

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