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PL08 CJU

2008 Mini Cooper

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,556 mi
Last recorded131,556 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper61,507 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL08 CJU
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 Jan 2026 131,556 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame likely to fail excessive corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Jan 2025 129,528 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 127,148 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 124,918 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 117,252 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 106,458 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2020 106,458 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Dec 2019 95,547 miles

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

Pass 24 Dec 2018 89,562 miles

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

items on windscreen (phone holder)

Pass 22 Dec 2017 82,884 miles

Undertrays fitted to floorpan.

Fail 22 Dec 2017 82,884 miles

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

Undertrays fitted to floorpan.

Pass 28 Jan 2017 72,450 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 72,408 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Jan 2016 58,858 miles

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

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

floor & sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Jan 2015 46,862 miles

movement in both front lower suspension arm rear bushes

sill covers and undertrays fitted

tested when wet

Pass 30 Dec 2013 33,957 miles

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

off side front tyre has possible structural failure

Fail 30 Dec 2013 33,957 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

off side front tyre has possible structural failure

Pass 29 Jan 2013 23,330 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 21,168 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 17,405 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper?

Based on 1,705,479 MOT tests across 247,583 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
5,128
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
247,583
On UK Roads
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PL08 CJU is a 2008 Mini Cooper in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2008 Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 61,507 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 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 18 years old, this Mini Cooper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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PL08 CJU is a 2008 Mini Cooper, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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