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S200 TSL

2008 Mini Mini (R58)

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

74,771 mi
Last recorded74,771 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mini Mini (R58)55,165 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS200 TSL
MakeMini
ModelMini (R58)
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 74,771 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 63,869 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2025 63,869 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2024 52,760 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 38,036 miles

both rear indicator bulbs starting to discolour

Pass 11 Mar 2022 28,832 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 27,578 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2019 25,880 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 25,023 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Jun 2017 24,040 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 22,660 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 21,863 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 19,841 miles

Front number plate laminate starting to peel off but not likely to be misread

Pass 28 Jun 2013 17,862 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 15,670 miles

195/55 R16 87H GOODYEAR EXCELLENCE RSC

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 15,670 miles

195/55 R16 87H GOODYEAR EXCELLENCE RSC

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 10 May 2011 14,043 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 12,827 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Mini Mini (R58)?

Based on 32,231 MOT tests across 2,295 vehicles.

81.1%
Pass Rate
4,576
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
2,295
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 216
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 189
Registration plate lamp not working 127
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S200 TSL is a 2008 Mini Mini (R58) in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2008 Mini Mini (R58) models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 55,165 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Mini (R58) fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 216 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S200 TSL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini (R58) typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Mini Mini (R58) is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S200 TSL registered?

S200 TSL is a 2008 Mini Mini (R58), first registered on 13 March 2008.

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