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YF08 XJT

2008 Mini Cooper S

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

140,095 mi
Last recorded140,095 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper S59,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF08 XJT
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 140,095 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2025 140,095 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 139,276 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 138,760 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 124,927 miles

Brake pad wear indicator light on.

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 113,695 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 112,669 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 107,866 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

advise rear disc's minor wear

Fail 7 Oct 2019 107,865 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour and flashing (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

advise rear disc's minor wear

Pass 7 Nov 2018 103,826 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2017 98,504 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 92,395 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 87,782 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 79,468 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 78,759 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 66,933 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 56,351 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 46,575 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 44,278 miles

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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YF08 XJT is a 2008 Mini Cooper S in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 YF08 XJT registered?

YF08 XJT is a 2008 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 5 June 2008.

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