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2008 Mini Cooper Cooper S

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PICK-n-PULL Portland South in Portland, OR

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Jul 13, 2026

Vehicle details

YardPICK-n-PULL Portland South

ArrivalJul 13, 2026

Last seen2 days ago

CrushedNo

VINWMWMF73578TT93793

TrimCooper S

Fuel TypeGas

Cylinders4

EngineUnknown

Displacement1.6L

TransmissionUnknown

DrivetrainUnknown

Assembly PlantOXFORD, UNITED KINGDOM (UK)

Row37

What to look for

Common issues and frequently pulled parts for this 2008 Mini Cooper.

Turbocharger

Engine High value grab R56 (N14/N16 turbo)

Turbo fails from oil starvation due to extended oil change intervals (Mini recommended 15,000-mile intervals); tens of thousands of turbo failures documented.

Timing Chain & Tensioner (N14)

Engine R56 (N14 1.6T engine)

N14 timing chain stretches and tensioner fails prematurely --- often before 60,000 miles. Cam correlation codes (P0012, P0015, P0341). Causes engine damage if not addressed. Subject to Mini recall.

VANOS Solenoid

Engine R56

VANOS (variable valve timing) solenoid fails causing rough idle, CEL, and poor power delivery; very common on N14 and N16 engines.

Water Pump

Engine R53/R56

Water pump plastic impeller cracks or friction wheel seizes causing coolant loss and overheating; common on both N12 and N14 engines.

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Listing details: 2008 Mini Cooper at PICK-n-PULL Portland South in Portland, OR. Added July 13, 2026 and located in row 37. Common part hunts include engines, transmissions, and interior components.

The listed 1.6L displacement can help confirm engine compatibility when comparing similar vehicles. Transmission details are not listed for this vehicle, so verifying compatibility in person may be necessary. Drivetrain details are not listed for this vehicle, so verifying compatibility in person may be necessary. VIN WMWMF73578TT93793 can help confirm fitment when comparing donor parts. This vehicle was assembled in OXFORD, UNITED KINGDOM (UK), which can sometimes indicate specific trim or configuration differences. Trim level: Cooper S.

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