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AO58 UOW

2008 Mini Cooper S

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

105,551 mi
Last recorded105,551 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper S59,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO58 UOW
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 105,551 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm remaining tread. legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front outrigger holed

Fail 2 Apr 2026 105,551 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction wiper blades do not park (3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm remaining tread. legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front outrigger holed

Pass 8 Mar 2025 102,726 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 102,273 miles

Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 101,799 miles

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

Hydraulic brake cylinder not excessive but advise adjustment foot brake slight travel (1.1.16 (e) (i))

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

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

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

Rear slight bind (both wheels )

Pass 22 Mar 2022 100,860 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 99,936 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 98,894 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2020 98,894 miles

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

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

Nearside Upper Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 97,445 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 96,110 miles
Pass 29 May 2017 95,049 miles
Fail 29 May 2017 95,049 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 93,282 miles

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)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 91,888 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 86,895 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 82,892 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 79,525 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 67,030 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 67,030 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

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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AO58 UOW is a 2008 Mini Cooper S in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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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AO58 UOW is a 2008 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 4 December 2008.

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