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SR58 GBU

2008 Mini Cooper

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

115,729 mi
Last recorded115,729 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper61,507 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR58 GBU
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 115,729 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 May 2026 115,713 miles

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

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2024 112,846 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 108,007 miles

emitting slight blue smoke

Pass 7 Jul 2022 101,829 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 99,870 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2021 99,866 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 96,912 miles

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords passenger (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front driver top strut mounting slightly split

Front drivers tyre worn extreme outer edge

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Jun 2019 93,504 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 89,302 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 89,292 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively front wipers torn and not clearing screen (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 82,185 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 78,685 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 78,685 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 72,190 miles

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

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

offside rack end worn slightly

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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SR58 GBU is a 2008 Mini Cooper in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SR58 GBU registered?

SR58 GBU is a 2008 Mini Cooper, first registered on 12 September 2008.

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