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SV58 FVL

2008 Mini John Cooper Works

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

95,130 mi
Last recorded95,130 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Mini John Cooper Works57,323 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV58 FVL
MakeMini
ModelJohn Cooper Works
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 95,130 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2025 95,112 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative arm disconnected (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2024 92,751 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 92,049 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Vehicle undersealed

Pass 29 Sep 2022 89,298 miles

chip on windscreen zone A less than 10mm

Fail 20 Sep 2022 89,297 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both sides (1.2.1 (e))

chip on windscreen zone A less than 10mm

Pass 18 May 2022 89,141 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

handbrake lever travel on limit

nearside handbrake efficiency effective but on limit

under trays fitted

Pass 12 May 2021 84,371 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 82,766 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2019 79,794 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 74,077 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 70,955 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2017 70,955 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 59,978 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 47,857 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 38,257 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 29,045 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Dec 2013 29,045 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 22,486 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 17,078 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 17,078 miles

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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SV58 FVL is a 2008 Mini John Cooper Works in Black 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 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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SV58 FVL is a 2008 Mini John Cooper Works, first registered on 2 October 2008.

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