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ML58 HBE

2008 Mini Cooper

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

121,271 mi
Last recorded121,271 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper61,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML58 HBE
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 121,271 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 117,760 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2025 117,732 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 114,750 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 110,530 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2023 110,530 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2022 103,585 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Mar 2022 103,585 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 100,408 miles

Catalytic converter flexi joint deteriorated

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Leaking (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 12 Mar 2021 100,408 miles

Catalytic converter flexi joint deteriorated

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Leaking (5.3.2 (b))

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

Position lamp showing white light to the rear Both rear indicators showing white light (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 96,299 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2020 96,252 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast 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))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 23 Feb 2019 89,095 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 81,193 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 72,393 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 64,526 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 46,288 miles

offside rear inner brake pad appears to be very low

wiper blades split

Fail 20 Feb 2015 46,288 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

offside rear inner brake pad appears to be very low

wiper blades split

Pass 5 Mar 2014 38,591 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Nov 2012 34,170 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 5 Nov 2012 34,170 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 26 Oct 2011 27,572 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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ML58 HBE is a 2008 Mini Cooper in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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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ML58 HBE is a 2008 Mini Cooper, first registered on 23 October 2008.

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