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YK08 MRO

2008 Mini Cooper S

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

91,310 mi
Last recorded91,310 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper S59,398 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK08 MRO
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 91,310 miles

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

exhaust noisy

Pass 10 Sep 2024 82,366 miles

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

exhaust noisy

Pass 7 Oct 2023 78,662 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Oct 2023 78,662 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 72,984 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 67,872 miles

Advise even wear on of side rear tyre advise around engine and gearbox .

Advise unable to fully inspect all for inner wheel arches plus outer sills due to trims fitted .

Fail 6 Jan 2021 67,869 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Advise even wear on of side rear tyre advise around engine and gearbox .

Advise unable to fully inspect all for inner wheel arches plus outer sills due to trims fitted .

Pass 4 Jun 2019 64,197 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 29 May 2019 64,197 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 May 2019 64,068 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 1.6MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 61,838 miles

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn o/s and n/s wishbone rear mounting bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 58,263 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 54,106 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 50,098 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 10 Jul 2014 45,386 miles

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

n/s/r tyre has minor cuts but no cords showing

o/s number plate lamp dim

Pass 19 Jul 2013 27,556 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 33,230 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 15,559 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 15,555 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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YK08 MRO is a 2008 Mini Cooper S in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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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YK08 MRO is a 2008 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 1 July 2008.

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