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GY58 BYL

2008 Mini Cooper

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

67,258 mi
Last recorded67,258 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper61,507 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY58 BYL
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 67,258 miles

Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Both sides (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 23 Sep 2025 67,238 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Both sides (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2024 58,970 miles

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

plastic covers under vehicle obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jun 2023 50,059 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 49,883 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 44,071 miles

rear seaat belts not inspected due to seats being folded and luggage

some damage to o/s/r wheel inner rim

Fail 4 Oct 2019 44,061 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

rear seaat belts not inspected due to seats being folded and luggage

some damage to o/s/r wheel inner rim

Pass 23 Aug 2018 30,528 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 27,983 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 26,110 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 23,496 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 21,394 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 21,394 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 19,439 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 16,352 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 13,217 miles

near side front tyre bald on outer edge

wipers split on ends advise replacement ASAP

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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GY58 BYL 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 81.3%.

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 GY58 BYL registered?

GY58 BYL is a 2008 Mini Cooper, first registered on 17 September 2008.

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