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KR57 WGV

2008 Mini Cooper S

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

110,656 mi
Last recorded110,656 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper S59,398 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR57 WGV
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 110,656 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2025 108,952 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 105,920 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 101,243 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2023 101,229 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 96,831 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 91,858 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 91,851 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 87,843 miles

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

rear exhaust mounting broken

sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Feb 2019 82,063 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated

rear exhaust mount broken

Fail 4 Feb 2019 82,063 miles

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

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

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))

rear exhaust deteriorated

rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 5 Feb 2018 74,891 miles

Nearside Front Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test sticker ()

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

Offside Rear Lower exhaust bracket broken

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

Pass 4 Feb 2017 67,975 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2016 60,721 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2015 52,881 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2014 44,847 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2014 44,847 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Jan 2013 35,473 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2012 27,043 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 27,043 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 13,686 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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KR57 WGV is a 2008 Mini Cooper S in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 KR57 WGV registered?

KR57 WGV is a 2008 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 19 January 2008.

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