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DG58 VSJ

2008 Mini Cooper S

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2025
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

112,268 mi
Last recorded112,268 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper S59,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG58 VSJ
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2024 112,268 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2024 112,268 miles

Emissions unable to be completed coolant leaking (8.2.1.2 (d))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Coolant leak ()

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2022 112,088 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 109,477 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 106,153 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2019 106,143 miles

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))

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2019 106,044 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits 4.626 ( 0.200 ) (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

205/45R17 - RUN-FLAT

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN UNEVEN ON THE INNER SHOULDER (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 103,724 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2018 103,723 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 May 2016 97,038 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 96,786 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 82,241 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 71,298 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre has uneven tyre wear

Fail 9 Jul 2014 71,298 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre has uneven tyre wear

Pass 9 Jul 2013 56,800 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 42,609 miles

stone chips on windscreen

Fail 12 Jul 2012 42,547 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

drivers side rear tyre 3mm + edges low and out of shape keep check

stone chips on windscreen

Pass 4 Jul 2011 29,247 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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DG58 VSJ is a 2008 Mini Cooper S in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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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DG58 VSJ is a 2008 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 26 September 2008.

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