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PY08 HWR

2008 Mini Cooper

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

134,843 mi
Last recorded134,843 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper61,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY08 HWR
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 134,843 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Front passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2026 134,843 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Front passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2025 125,784 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 6 Jan 2025 125,784 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play ()

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 118,758 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 103,965 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 89,539 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn smooth on the shoulder areas (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 13 Oct 2021 89,539 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak suspension strut major oil leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn smooth on the shoulder areas (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 83,002 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 73,100 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 65,417 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 57,585 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 48,815 miles

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

nearside front tyre 3mm

Fail 4 Apr 2016 48,815 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre 3mm

Pass 10 Jul 2015 38,867 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 30,653 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 24,382 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 24,382 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 18,665 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 8,944 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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PY08 HWR is a 2008 Mini Cooper in White with a 1,560cc diesel 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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PY08 HWR is a 2008 Mini Cooper, first registered on 26 June 2008.

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