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R1 SFY

2008 Mini John Cooper Works

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

64,690 mi
Last recorded64,690 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Mini John Cooper Works57,323 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR1 SFY
MakeMini
ModelJohn Cooper Works
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 64,690 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 64,510 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 64,378 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 63,722 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 63,719 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 63,393 miles

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 16 Oct 2019 62,361 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 57,551 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 57,551 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 51,076 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 41,875 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2016 41,875 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 31,707 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 31,331 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 29,264 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Aug 2013 23,796 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 20,314 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 20,314 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 17,723 miles

How Reliable is the Mini John Cooper Works?

Based on 140,278 MOT tests across 23,953 vehicles.

87.2%
Pass Rate
5,043
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
23,953
On UK Roads
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R1 SFY is a 2008 Mini John Cooper Works in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2008 Mini John Cooper Works models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 57,323 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The Mini John Cooper Works typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 18 years old, this Mini John Cooper Works is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R1 SFY registered?

R1 SFY is a 2008 Mini John Cooper Works, first registered on 24 September 2008.

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