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R91 COR

2008 Mini Cooper S

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

88,733 mi
Last recorded88,733 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper S59,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR91 COR
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2025 88,733 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2024 86,224 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2023 84,159 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2023 84,145 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 81,960 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 80,098 miles

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

fuel cap seal starting to perish

Pass 5 Feb 2020 78,767 miles

Tail gate only opens with remote

Fail 5 Feb 2020 78,767 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Tail gate only opens with remote

Pass 15 Feb 2019 75,072 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

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

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Jan 2018 70,965 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 29 Jan 2018 70,965 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Feb 2017 67,085 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 59,699 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 53,457 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 45,510 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 2 Jun 2014 45,510 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 27 Jun 2013 33,691 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 23,707 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 17,033 miles

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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R91 COR is a 2008 Mini Cooper S in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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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What year was R91 COR registered?

R91 COR is a 2008 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 27 June 2008.

Is R91 COR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R91 COR shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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