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GL57 FGD

2008 Mini Cooper S

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

85,320 mi
Last recorded85,320 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper S59,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL57 FGD
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 85,320 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2026 85,320 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test mobile holder ()

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2025 79,962 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test mobile holder ()

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone back bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 Feb 2025 79,962 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test mobile holder ()

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone back bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2024 76,410 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2023 70,167 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2023 70,167 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective middle (6.1.2 (a))

reverse lamp not working

Pass 17 Mar 2022 61,791 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 60,616 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 59,734 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear silencer corroded

Fail 10 Aug 2020 59,734 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2019 58,405 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 56,687 miles

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 52,941 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 49,946 miles

exhaust deteriorating

Pass 4 Aug 2015 47,607 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 46,410 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 40,793 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 40,793 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 37,872 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 37,329 miles

Coolant leak

Front wipers split

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Jan 2011 30,679 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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GL57 FGD is a 2008 Mini Cooper S in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 GL57 FGD registered?

GL57 FGD is a 2008 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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