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GD08 DYU

2008 Mini Cooper

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

85,616 mi
Last recorded85,616 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper61,507 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD08 DYU
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 85,616 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2024 84,090 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 82,051 miles

Lower radiator hose insecure

Nearside Front brake pad wiring insecure

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 80,593 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 75,771 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 73,653 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 68,730 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 58,373 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2018 58,372 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2017 48,832 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Jun 2016 37,926 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 28,483 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 18,879 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 16,809 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Aug 2012 14,220 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 11,342 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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GD08 DYU is a 2008 Mini Cooper in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GD08 DYU registered?

GD08 DYU is a 2008 Mini Cooper, first registered on 12 August 2008.

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