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WF08 YGE

2008 Mini Cooper S

Cream Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

107,160 mi
Last recorded107,160 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper S59,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF08 YGE
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2008
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2024 107,160 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front mirror glass has very slight damage,still provides a view to rear.

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 100,055 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged wing mirror glass (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 Nov 2023 100,055 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged wing mirror glass (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 Oct 2023 99,860 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp lens seriously defective Lens missing (4.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside front position lamp lens slightly defective.

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 93,722 miles

Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 87,104 miles

Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front door mirror glass has slight damage

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 82,060 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper slight damage

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Close to wear sensor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords On outer sidewall plus worn on inner edge (205/45r17 run flat (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre In tread (205/45r17 standard ()

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Door mirror glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Close to wear sensor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear service brake application uneven

Fail 27 Oct 2020 82,060 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper slight damage

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Close to wear sensor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords On outer sidewall plus worn on inner edge (205/45r17 run flat (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre In tread (205/45r17 standard ()

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Door mirror glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Close to wear sensor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear service brake application uneven

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault Air bag light (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 78,625 miles

Offside Front door mirror glass has minor damage,still provides a view to rear.

Pass 31 Oct 2018 74,236 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light and sidelight lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front bumper damaged

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged lower pipe over steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 70,051 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement eye bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage under side (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 65,402 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 62,293 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 59,843 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 56,577 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 May 2013 50,865 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 2 May 2012 43,736 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 12 May 2011 34,615 miles

rear brake discs very corroded

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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WF08 YGE is a 2008 Mini Cooper S in Cream with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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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WF08 YGE is a 2008 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 13 May 2008.

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