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VN08 NRU

2008 Mini Cooper S

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

116,343 mi
Last recorded116,343 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper S59,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN08 NRU
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2023 116,343 miles

Front Exhaust Flexi Section Deteriorated

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Under Body Covers Fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2022 106,354 miles

Under Body Covers Fitted

Pass 15 Mar 2021 103,211 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 97,067 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 87,187 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 7 Jun 2018 81,929 miles

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

engine cover and under body covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 7 Jun 2018 81,929 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

engine cover and under body covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 2 Jun 2017 72,202 miles

engine cover and underbody covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 26 May 2016 69,911 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 69,911 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2015 62,141 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 54,215 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2013 46,624 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 May 2012 39,163 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jun 2011 32,742 miles

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

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

both front disc`s corroded but not affecting braking and not seriously weakened

both rear disc`s corroded but not seriously weakened

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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VN08 NRU is a 2008 Mini Cooper S in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VN08 NRU registered?

VN08 NRU is a 2008 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 8 May 2008.

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