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DY58 JAU

2008 Mini Cooper S

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

87,394 mi
Last recorded87,394 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper S59,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY58 JAU
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 87,394 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources dim - recommend replacing (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2025 87,394 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources dim - recommend replacing (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2024 86,750 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 86,070 miles

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

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

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))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 85,341 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear large rubber bush on the front suspension arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 83,572 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre on inner shoulder ()

Pass 10 Nov 2020 78,351 miles

Nearside Front Lower Road wheel slightly distorted slight buckle (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to legal limit / inner and outer edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine - recommend further investigation / repair (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 72,813 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn out of shape/ wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips in zone 'A' (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2019 72,813 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective fuel cap seal split / ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/45/17 84V Pirelli P Zero - runflat (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn out of shape/ wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips in zone 'A' (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 62,823 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2018 62,823 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 52,070 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 40,840 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 32,322 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 28,756 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 27,273 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 26,113 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 25,142 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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DY58 JAU is a 2008 Mini Cooper S in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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.

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DY58 JAU is a 2008 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 20 October 2008.

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