2008 MINI Cooper S Auto 1.6L Petrol · VNZ 8972
2008 MINI Cooper S Auto (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 May 2008. Recorded mileage 87,976 miles. MOT valid until 30 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- MINI COOPER S AUTO
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 87,976 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
VNZ 8972 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/09/2026
- 87,976 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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VNZ 8972 Mileage History
- 20/09/202381,205 mi
- 09/10/202483,830 mi+2,625 mi
- 05/11/202585,577 mi+1,747 mi
- 26/08/202687,703 mi+2,126 mi
- 01/09/202687,976 mi+273 mi
Average of roughly 2,296 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
VNZ 8972 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Mini Cooper S Auto (VNZ 8972) between September 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
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