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GU58 YOF

2008 Mini John Cooper Works

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

99,693 mi
Last recorded99,693 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Mini John Cooper Works57,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU58 YOF
MakeMini
ModelJohn Cooper Works
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 99,693 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread close. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 May 2025 99,693 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/45/r17 Cut in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread close. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 May 2024 96,816 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45/r17 Close also tread splitting. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 93,181 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2023 93,181 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2022 90,834 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 89,358 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 89,358 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 87,260 miles

Nearside Front suspension arm bush worn.

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

Offside Front suspension arm bush worn.

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

Fail 30 Sep 2019 87,258 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/45/r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front suspension arm bush worn.

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

Offside Front suspension arm bush worn.

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 81,443 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 81,443 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 74,439 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/45 R17 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/45R17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Jun 2017 74,439 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/45 R17 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/45R17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 64,103 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 48,486 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 42,109 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 33,390 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 31,192 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 22,170 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 22,155 miles

Both rear discs have small amount of corrosion on outer edges.

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

How Reliable is the Mini John Cooper Works?

Based on 140,278 MOT tests across 23,953 vehicles.

87.2%
Pass Rate
5,043
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
23,953
On UK Roads
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GU58 YOF is a 2008 Mini John Cooper Works in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2008 Mini John Cooper Works models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 57,323 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mini John Cooper Works typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 18 years old, this Mini John Cooper Works is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GU58 YOF is a 2008 Mini John Cooper Works, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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