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FG58 OMY

2008 Mini Cooper S Auto

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

103,135 mi
Last recorded103,135 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper S Auto41,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG58 OMY
MakeMini
ModelCooper S Auto
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 103,135 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 24 Sep 2025 103,135 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 19 Sep 2025 103,108 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 101,466 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2024 101,431 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 97,571 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 92,724 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 87,484 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 82,222 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 78,095 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 71,070 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 62,365 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 56,410 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Oct 2015 49,117 miles

undertrays fitted unable to view all undersde components

Pass 8 Oct 2014 41,945 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 35,407 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 28,608 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 28,608 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 20,481 miles

unable to inspect all of underside due to panneling

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper S Auto?

Based on 10,031 MOT tests across 928 vehicles.

83.9%
Pass Rate
3,685
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
928
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 38
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 38
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 36
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 34
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 31
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FG58 OMY is a 2008 Mini Cooper S Auto in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2008 Mini Cooper S Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 41,652 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 S Auto fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 38 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FG58 OMY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was FG58 OMY registered?

FG58 OMY is a 2008 Mini Cooper S Auto, first registered on 16 October 2008.

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