2008 MINI Convertible 1.6 Cooper S

Overview

• Make: MINI
• Model: Convertible
• Trim: Cooper S
• Version: 1.6 Cooper S Manual FWD Euro 4 2dr (167 bhp)
• Year: 2008
• Mileage: 51,000 miles
• Fuel: Petrol
• Body: Convertible, 2 doors, 4 seats
• Engine: 1.6 litres, 167 bhp
• Gearbox: Manual
• Drive: Front-wheel drive
• Colour: Black
• CO2: 199 g/km
• Emissions standard: Euro 4, ULEZ compliant

About this car

With 51,000 miles on the clock, this 2008 MINI Convertible Cooper S has done roughly 38,600 fewer miles than a typical 2008 MINI Convertible. The dealer is asking £4,495, which is £46 above the AskCar estimate of £4,449. To work out the AskCar estimate, we analyse UK dealer adverts for 1,035 MINI Convertible cars across different ages and specifications. We have tracked this advert for 38 days. The latest recorded MOT expiry date is 18 October 2026, which has passed. Confirm its status with the dealer. According to the government's MOT record, its advertised mileage is consistent with the latest test. The seller is Radlett Cars, based in Radlett. How to contact the dealer and its opening hours are on this AskCar page.

Stock data as of 2 November 2026.

How we estimate prices and check cars

Price

Fair price: £46 (1%) over the AskCar estimate of £4,449.

The AskCar estimate is our expected asking price for this car. It uses UK dealer asking prices, accounting for make, model, trim, version, age, mileage, fuel, gearbox, body type, driven wheels, engine size and power. It is an advertised price, not a confirmed sale price.

It draws on 1,035 priced MINI Convertible adverts across different ages and specifications, as of 2 November 2026.

A 2008 MINI Convertible with the 1.6 petrol engine is typically advertised at £2,500: the median of the 13 for sale on AskCar, as of 2 November 2026.

Time on sale

This 2008 MINI Convertible has been on sale for at least 38 days.

Price history

AskCar first saw this advert on 25 September 2026 at £4,495. Its asking price has not changed.

Mileage and MOT

MOT, from the government's MOT records (DVSA, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency), as of 2 November 2026: the latest record we hold ran out on 18 October 2026; ask the dealer for the current MOT.

It has had 18 MOTs. The latest, on 10 October 2025, passed.

Advisories at the latest test: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; nearside rear coil spring corroded; and 2 more.

Mileage at that test: 50,836 miles, which matches the advertised 51,000 miles.

Advertised mileage is about 38,600 miles lower than the median mileage of a 2008 MINI Convertible on AskCar.