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W2 CGC

2008 Mini Mini (R58)

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

52,098 mi
Last recorded52,098 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mini Mini (R58)55,165 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW2 CGC
MakeMini
ModelMini (R58)
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 52,098 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2025 50,741 miles

*Boot lid not operational from outside but is securely closed*

Fail 6 Feb 2025 50,740 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/45R17 84V RUNFLAT* (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/45R17 84V RUNFLAT* (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Feb 2024 47,130 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 43,702 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 43,170 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 42,492 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 42,047 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 40,967 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 39,835 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt X 2

Pass 6 Mar 2017 38,878 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 38,037 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 37,282 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

child seat fitted to nearside rear

Pass 10 Mar 2014 36,633 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 35,745 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 35,071 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 30,460 miles

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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W2 CGC is a 2008 Mini Mini (R58) in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 W2 CGC, 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 W2 CGC registered?

W2 CGC is a 2008 Mini Mini (R58), first registered on 3 September 2008.

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The MOT history for W2 CGC shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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