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OE08 MHK

2008 Mini Cooper S

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

74,706 mi
Last recorded74,706 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper S59,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE08 MHK
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 74,706 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 7 Aug 2025 74,706 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Jan 2024 73,300 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

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

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

front washers leaking

Pass 27 Jan 2023 72,122 miles

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

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

front washers leaking

Pass 4 Feb 2022 70,464 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets are misaligned, however provide sufficient coverage

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 3 Feb 2022 70,463 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer jets are misaligned, however provide sufficient coverage

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 66,974 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Fail 1 Mar 2021 66,974 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle wheel arch cover (5.2.3 (f))

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle wheel arch cover (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Pass 24 Feb 2020 62,905 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt fitted to rear seats ()

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

nearside front bumper panel missing

Pass 6 Mar 2019 58,600 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt fitted to rear seats ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

nearside front bumper panel missing

offside rear fog lamp panel loose

Fail 6 Mar 2019 58,600 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt fitted to rear seats ()

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

nearside front bumper panel missing

offside rear fog lamp panel loose

Pass 8 Mar 2018 55,017 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt fitted to rear seats ()

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

near side rear tyre wearing on outer tread close to legal limit

nearside front tyre wearing on outer tread close to legal limit

offside rear fog lamp panel loose

oil leaks

slight play on nearside front tie rod

Pass 8 Mar 2017 50,831 miles

child seat fitted to nearside and offside rear seat

rear tyres wearing on inner tread

slight lip on front brake discs

Fail 8 Mar 2017 50,831 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

child seat fitted to nearside and offside rear seat

rear tyres wearing on inner tread

slight lip on front brake discs

Pass 10 Feb 2016 45,206 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 45,206 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 39,522 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

child seat fitted on offside and nearside rear seat

Fail 10 Mar 2015 39,522 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

child seat fitted on offside and nearside rear seat

Pass 4 Mar 2014 33,608 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 26,568 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 22,523 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 15,278 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 15,278 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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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OE08 MHK is a 2008 Mini Cooper S in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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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OE08 MHK is a 2008 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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