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T300 JCW

2008 Mini John Cooper Works

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,465 mi
Last recorded140,465 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Mini John Cooper Works57,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT300 JCW
MakeMini
ModelJohn Cooper Works
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 140,465 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

fuel cap ring perishing

Pass 28 Nov 2024 133,427 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

fuel cap seal perishing

Pass 30 Nov 2023 126,416 miles

fuel cap ring perishing

Fail 30 Nov 2023 126,416 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed heavily worn on inter edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

fuel cap ring perishing

Pass 28 Nov 2022 118,727 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears (4.4.3 (a))

fuel cap sealing ring perished

Pass 15 Nov 2021 112,872 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

fuel cap sealing ring perished

Fail 15 Nov 2021 112,872 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

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

fuel cap sealing ring perished

Pass 19 Nov 2020 108,321 miles

Fuel filler cap seal perished

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth low 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Coil spring corroded Both coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2020 108,321 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel filler cap seal perished

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth low 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 103,493 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2019 103,402 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

nearside front brake pad wear sensor not located in pad

Pass 1 Dec 2018 95,581 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2018 95,579 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 89,472 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 81,679 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener ()

Pass 26 Nov 2015 74,277 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2014 66,271 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Nov 2013 56,956 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Dec 2012 48,835 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 39,615 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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T300 JCW is a 2008 Mini John Cooper Works in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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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T300 JCW is a 2008 Mini John Cooper Works, first registered on 3 December 2008.

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