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NM08 WPU

2008 Mini Cooper

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,464 mi
Last recorded104,464 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper61,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNM08 WPU
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2024 104,464 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 98,031 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2023 98,031 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BULB FITTED WRONG (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BULB FITTED WRONG (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 90,471 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Underbody general corrosion

Underbody tray fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2021 85,328 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 80,530 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 80,528 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 74,175 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 72,609 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2019 72,607 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 69,767 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 66,383 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 60,881 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 21 Jan 2016 60,881 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Jul 2015 60,158 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 Jul 2015 60,158 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 55,136 miles

both rear tyres have small cracks in there inner and outer sidewalls

Pass 23 Jul 2013 49,628 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 43,282 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 36,276 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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NM08 WPU is a 2008 Mini Cooper in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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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What year was NM08 WPU registered?

NM08 WPU is a 2008 Mini Cooper, first registered on 23 July 2008.

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