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SN08 OHU

2008 Mini John Cooper Works

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

109,947 mi
Last recorded109,947 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mini John Cooper Works57,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN08 OHU
MakeMini
ModelJohn Cooper Works
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 109,947 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Sep 2025 109,947 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 106,679 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2024 106,679 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2023 103,633 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Subframe corroded

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S and O/S - Rigid pipes to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Subframe corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2022 100,949 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2022 100,947 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 96,930 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2021 96,926 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (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 3 Sep 2020 89,676 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 3 Sep 2020 89,676 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 82,938 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 70,315 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 60,802 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 60,802 miles

Nearside Front Brake back plate(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Fail 30 Aug 2017 60,671 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner brake disc backing plate corroded away.

Pass 2 Aug 2016 57,924 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 54,256 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 54,253 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Oct 2014 49,918 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 45,760 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 45,760 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 5 Jun 2013 41,763 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 41,763 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 30,897 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 30,839 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 23,648 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear brake discs pitted

Fail 29 Mar 2011 23,646 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear brake discs pitted

How Reliable is the Mini John Cooper Works?

Based on 140,278 MOT tests across 23,953 vehicles.

87.2%
Pass Rate
5,043
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
23,953
On UK Roads
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SN08 OHU is a 2008 Mini John Cooper Works in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2008 Mini John Cooper Works models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 57,323 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mini John Cooper Works typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 18 years old, this Mini John Cooper Works is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SN08 OHU is a 2008 Mini John Cooper Works, first registered on 28 April 2008.

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