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RJ58 JAU

2008 Mini Cooper S

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

99,946 mi
Last recorded99,946 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper S59,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ58 JAU
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 99,946 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2024 98,703 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2023 96,640 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 91,822 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 20 Sep 2022 91,821 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective fuel cap seal split (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 87,604 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 85,165 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 82,295 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))

fuel cap seal slightly deterioated

Pass 26 Sep 2018 79,350 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 79,350 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 73,103 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 73,103 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)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 62,762 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 56,583 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 46,686 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 43,671 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)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 35,350 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 26,945 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 24,484 miles

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

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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RJ58 JAU is a 2008 Mini Cooper S in Black 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 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 RJ58 JAU registered?

RJ58 JAU is a 2008 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 27 October 2008.

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