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MW57 SOA

2008 Mini Cooper

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,059 mi
Last recorded83,059 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper61,507 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW57 SOA
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 83,059 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both at bottom coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both units cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear at top coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 78,166 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 71,954 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 68,938 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2021 64,026 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2021 64,026 miles

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 59,838 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 57,266 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 55,504 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 49,832 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2017 49,832 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 44,308 miles

o/s/r upper stop and tail light in op

Pass 23 Oct 2015 40,285 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 33,939 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both outer washer jets blocked

Pass 4 Nov 2014 33,939 miles

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

both outer washer jets blocked

Pass 22 Oct 2013 25,881 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 23,747 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 21,130 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 21,130 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 18,340 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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MW57 SOA is a 2008 Mini Cooper in White with a 1,598cc petrol 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 MW57 SOA registered?

MW57 SOA is a 2008 Mini Cooper, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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