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OV08 VNO

2008 Mini Cooper S

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

141,152 mi
Last recorded141,152 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper S59,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV08 VNO
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 141,152 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2024 136,301 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2024 136,248 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner and outer all, date of manufacture is 2009 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed deep cut, cords and plys exposed. Date of manufacture is 2011 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy, beam image still visible at time of test (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall and tyre tread, (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy, beam image still visible at time of test (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Just meets requirements, no cords or plys visible at time of test. Date of manufacture is 2009 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 130,789 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 129,832 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2022 129,830 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 129,818 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 16 Dec 2020 129,808 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective bonnet cannot be opened (3.1 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 122,213 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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))

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

Fail 2 Jul 2019 122,209 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 106,512 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush connected to wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush connected to wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 May 2017 97,374 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test mobile phone mount ()

Oil leak engine sump / gearbox ()

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres & offside rear tyre have splits forming within tread area

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

Fail 19 May 2017 97,374 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test mobile phone mount ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too low adjusted lamp (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low adjusted lamp (1.8)

Oil leak engine sump / gearbox ()

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres & offside rear tyre have splits forming within tread area

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

Pass 21 May 2016 89,629 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 86,783 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 81,366 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 72,550 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 67,218 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012
Fail 13 Apr 2012 66,840 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 54,815 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 13 Apr 2011 54,815 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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OV08 VNO is a 2008 Mini Cooper S in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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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OV08 VNO is a 2008 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 28 April 2008.

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