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RY08 VWX

2008 Mini Cooper S

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

101,393 mi
Last recorded101,393 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper S59,398 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY08 VWX
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 101,393 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2026 101,393 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 96,431 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 88,033 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2024 88,033 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2023 81,208 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2023 81,208 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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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RY08 VWX is a 2008 Mini Cooper S in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RY08 VWX registered?

RY08 VWX is a 2008 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 31 December 2008.

Is RY08 VWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for RY08 VWX shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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