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GY08 LYK

2008 Mini Cooper Auto

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

53,140 mi
Last recorded53,140 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper Auto45,382 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY08 LYK
MakeMini
ModelCooper Auto
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 53,140 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2026 53,140 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 45,763 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both Rears (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 42,349 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 39,056 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 34,888 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 32,574 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner & outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 31,077 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 28,866 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 27,051 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 23,936 miles

rear discs pitted and corroded

Fail 20 Mar 2017 23,936 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

rear discs pitted and corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2016 21,793 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2015 19,307 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front wipers poor but not yet to excess.

nearside front side repeater indicator housing broken, still secure.

rear brake discs corroded and pitted.

rear registration plate detoirated but not yet to excess.

Pass 14 Mar 2014 14,345 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Mar 2013 10,781 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 7,077 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 5,215 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper Auto?

Based on 21,476 MOT tests across 1,826 vehicles.

83.9%
Pass Rate
3,503
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
1,826
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 86
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 65
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 61
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GY08 LYK is a 2008 Mini Cooper Auto in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2008 Mini Cooper Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.6% with a typical mileage of 45,382 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Cooper Auto fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 86 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GY08 LYK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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GY08 LYK is a 2008 Mini Cooper Auto, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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