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DA57 WDG

2008 Mini Cooper Clubman

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

129,921 mi
Last recorded129,921 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper Clubman67,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA57 WDG
MakeMini
ModelCooper Clubman
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 129,921 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2025 129,908 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 122,998 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2024 122,998 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 12 May 2023 114,326 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2022 114,304 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working unplugged, reconnected on PRS (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 110,288 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2021 110,287 miles

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

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour White (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour White (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2021 108,175 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2020 105,351 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 98,610 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 92,052 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 84,448 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 84,448 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 76,771 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 69,029 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 62,590 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 62,590 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 54,817 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Jan 2013 54,817 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jan 2012 47,513 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 36,915 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper Clubman?

Based on 9,125 MOT tests across 774 vehicles.

83.9%
Pass Rate
5,095
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
774
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 36
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DA57 WDG is a 2008 Mini Cooper Clubman in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2008 Mini Cooper Clubman models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 67,998 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mini Cooper Clubman fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 36 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DA57 WDG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper Clubman typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Mini Cooper Clubman is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DA57 WDG is a 2008 Mini Cooper Clubman, first registered on 21 January 2008.

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