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WM51 FLY

2008 Mini Cooper S

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

94,332 mi
Last recorded94,332 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper S59,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM51 FLY
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Fail 16 Jul 2025 94,332 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Fuel cap seal perished

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 93,229 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 21 Dec 2023 93,229 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))

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2022 90,875 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 3 Mar 2021 88,493 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 85,920 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 77,759 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 65,282 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 56,871 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 54,099 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 47,465 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 35,584 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 24,960 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 24,500 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Feb 2011 19,495 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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WM51 FLY is a 2008 Mini Cooper S in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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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WM51 FLY is a 2008 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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