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FV08 WDM

2008 Mini Cooper

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

70,501 mi
Last recorded70,501 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper61,507 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV08 WDM
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 70,501 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2025 66,418 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2025 66,415 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 63,349 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2024 63,338 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2023 59,929 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 56,858 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2022 56,854 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut on inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre has around 2.5mm of central tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 53,796 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2021 53,796 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2020 50,377 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 46,081 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 39,650 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened D bushes (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 33,592 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 29,793 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 29,793 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 25,250 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 24 Jun 2014 20,592 miles

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 20,592 miles

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 13,658 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 9,597 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 26 Jun 2012 9,597 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 6,866 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper?

Based on 1,705,479 MOT tests across 247,583 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
5,128
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
247,583
On UK Roads
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FV08 WDM is a 2008 Mini Cooper in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2008 Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 61,507 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 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 18 years old, this Mini Cooper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FV08 WDM registered?

FV08 WDM is a 2008 Mini Cooper, first registered on 15 July 2008.

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