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VO08 ZRT

2008 Mini Cooper S

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

94,903 mi
Last recorded94,903 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper S59,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO08 ZRT
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2026 94,903 miles

Coolant leak

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2026 94,881 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

unable to carry out emissions test as vehicle overheats

Fail 20 May 2026 94,849 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

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

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

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Driver's seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 May 2025 92,567 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in drivers side (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2024 92,546 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning nearside & offside. (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 90,336 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front indicator slightly discoloured.

small oil leak from engine.

Fail 10 Nov 2023 90,336 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front indicator slightly discoloured.

small oil leak from engine.

Pass 5 Sep 2022 84,002 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 83,717 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 82,135 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2019 79,221 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 73,967 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre worn on edges

Rear flashers slightly discoloured

Fail 2 Oct 2017 73,967 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre worn on edges

Rear flashers slightly discoloured

Pass 29 Jul 2016 62,111 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 62,110 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very low on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 55,288 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 48,926 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2013 46,812 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2013 46,812 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 42,663 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 42,639 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 35,305 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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VO08 ZRT is a 2008 Mini Cooper S in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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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VO08 ZRT is a 2008 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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