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SH08 KNP

2008 Mini Cooper S

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

102,916 mi
Last recorded102,916 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper S59,398 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH08 KNP
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 102,916 miles

Front Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected Both front brake backplates corroded (1.1.21 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 12 May 2026 102,916 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected Both front brake backplates corroded (1.1.21 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 19 May 2025 99,895 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2024 95,879 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 May 2023 92,551 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Front gear box oil seal slight leak

Pass 17 May 2022 89,589 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 86,122 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 82,689 miles

some binding of offside rear brake

Pass 17 Apr 2019 81,359 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 80,227 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 80,227 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 78,664 miles

Nearside Rear tyre - near limit , uneven wear

Oil leak engine ()

Rear indicator bulbs - faded

brake discs - ridged

Pass 21 Apr 2016 73,033 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 62,935 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 62,935 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 51,400 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 51,400 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 39,619 miles

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

engine management light is on

runflat tyre light is on

Fail 26 Apr 2013 39,619 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

engine management light is on

runflat tyre light is on

Pass 24 Apr 2012 29,393 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear brake discs are rusty and worn

Pass 14 Apr 2011 19,916 miles

rear brake discs are slightly rusty

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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SH08 KNP is a 2008 Mini Cooper S in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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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SH08 KNP is a 2008 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 26 April 2008.

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