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GIG 8049

2008 Mini Cooper

Silver Other 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

82,240 mi
Last recorded82,240 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper61,507 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mini
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGIG 8049
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 82,240 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2025 82,206 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2023 79,325 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2022 74,603 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 66,240 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 58,536 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 55,161 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 51,796 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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GIG 8049 is a 2008 Mini Cooper in Silver with a 1,598cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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

How do I check the history of GIG 8049?

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What year was GIG 8049 registered?

GIG 8049 is a 2008 Mini Cooper, first registered on 1 October 2008.

Is GIG 8049 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GIG 8049 shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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