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WU08 PYP

2008 Mini Cooper S

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

116,667 mi
Last recorded116,667 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper S59,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU08 PYP
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 116,667 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2026 116,667 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2025 114,563 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Apr 2025 114,562 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 111,271 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2024 111,271 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 107,597 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 105,265 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 98,101 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 91,305 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 90,522 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 88,026 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2018 88,026 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 88,008 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 86,857 miles

slight engine oil leak

Pass 14 Jul 2015 85,764 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 85,764 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front and Rear Discs Badly Corroded

O/s/f Brake Back Plate Corroded/ Damaged

O/s/f Fog Light Corroded Internaly

Offside Front Electrical wiring deteriorated, but not likey to cause a short (1.9.2b)

Oil level Low

Pass 30 Jul 2014 82,617 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 79,947 miles

Both front tyres are worn on inner and outer edge - Avise replacement ASAP

Inballance on front brakes

Major oil leak

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 61,896 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 43,055 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 41,540 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 27,075 miles

advize front wipers starting to split

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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WU08 PYP 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 78.3%.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WU08 PYP registered?

WU08 PYP is a 2008 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 18 April 2008.

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