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J21 GWC

2008 Mini Cooper S

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

51,895 mi
Last recorded51,895 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper S59,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ21 GWC
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2023 51,895 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2023 51,890 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2022 42,461 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 35,313 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 27,752 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2020 27,751 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged Inner Wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 May 2019 25,756 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald outer (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 17 May 2019 25,756 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald outer (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2018 23,705 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 23,698 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Engine management light illuminated

Pass 15 May 2017 21,639 miles

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

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

engine oil low

Pass 16 May 2016 19,252 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 17,219 miles

wipers split on ends

Pass 19 May 2014 15,006 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 13,064 miles

rear brake discs pitted on inner faces

Pass 9 May 2012 9,971 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 7,373 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 7,373 miles

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

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

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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J21 GWC is a 2008 Mini Cooper S in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J21 GWC registered?

J21 GWC is a 2008 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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