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RO08 FKB

2008 Mini Cooper S

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

97,073 mi
Last recorded97,073 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper S59,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO08 FKB
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 97,073 miles

Nearside Front fog light lens deuterated

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

Fail 8 Oct 2025 97,073 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front fog light lens deuterated

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

Pass 30 Sep 2024 92,915 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both back bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 88,175 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 81,905 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 76,023 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 61,274 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 30,433 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 29,939 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 26,724 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 25,321 miles

off side front tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 9 Aug 2016 22,604 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 20,881 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 18,761 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 14,996 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 13,844 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 11,095 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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RO08 FKB is a 2008 Mini Cooper S in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 RO08 FKB registered?

RO08 FKB is a 2008 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 5 March 2008.

Is RO08 FKB safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO08 FKB shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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