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WF58 GWE

2008 Mini Cooper S

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

106,378 mi
Last recorded106,378 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper S59,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF58 GWE
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 106,378 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2025 106,378 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also misshaped 205/45/17 rf (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

no oil on dip stick had to add to carry out emissions

Pass 17 Sep 2024 97,245 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 95,807 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2023 95,806 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

oil leak

rear brake discs in a very poor condiion

Pass 29 Sep 2022 90,594 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

slight brake bind at near side rear

Fail 29 Sep 2022 90,594 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

slight brake bind at near side rear

Pass 14 Sep 2021 83,277 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2021 83,276 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 79,464 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2020 79,464 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 74,274 miles

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

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

gearbox oil leak

Pass 18 Sep 2018 68,980 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 63,089 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 63,088 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 57,090 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 52,234 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 45,161 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 45,150 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 16 Sep 2013 38,953 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 31,455 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 25,793 miles

Both rear tyres and worn low/bald and have cuts in tread pattern.ATTENTION REWCOMMENDED

Corrosion on both rear brake discs.

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside front tyre bald on inner edge.

Fail 9 Sep 2011 25,793 miles

Both rear tyres and worn low/bald and have cuts in tread pattern.ATTENTION REWCOMMENDED

Corrosion on both rear brake discs.

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside front tyre bald on inner edge.

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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WF58 GWE is a 2008 Mini Cooper S in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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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WF58 GWE is a 2008 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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