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GP08 UPN

2008 Mini Cooper

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,508 mi
Last recorded118,508 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper61,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP08 UPN
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 118,508 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 116,498 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on edges and worn low (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2023 113,944 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 109,492 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Brake pads are wearing unevenly (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 97,306 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN TO LIMIT AND SMOOTH ON EDGES OF TREAD .

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN TO LIMIT AND SMOOTH ON INNER EDGE OF TREAD

Pass 18 Dec 2020 90,231 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2020 90,231 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Nov 2019 81,838 miles

WINDSCREEN BADLY CRACKED BUT BEHIND CENTRE MIRROR AT TIME OF TEST AND NOT WITH IN DRIVERS VIEW OF ROAD.(BUT IS STILL SPREADING)

rear tyres nearing wear indicator bars

Pass 29 Nov 2018 67,892 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Nov 2018 67,892 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/55x16 87h (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 53,821 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 38,528 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 35,936 miles

Both wiper blades split

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Stone chip (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Jun 2015 32,908 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 32,908 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 28,807 miles

Nearside front tyre smooth outer shoulder.

Pass 4 Jun 2013 24,720 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 22,067 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2012 22,067 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 17,752 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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GP08 UPN is a 2008 Mini Cooper in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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.

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What year was GP08 UPN registered?

GP08 UPN is a 2008 Mini Cooper, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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