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WES 71E

2008 Mini Clubman

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

74,828 mi
Last recorded74,828 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mini Clubman64,893 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWES 71E
MakeMini
ModelClubman
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 74,828 miles

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

O/S/R DOOR WONT OPEN FROM INSIDE

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 13 Jan 2025 71,585 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Fail 10 Jan 2025 71,582 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

ENGINE COVER FITTED

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 16 Jan 2024 68,386 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 19 Dec 2022 65,952 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Fail 19 Dec 2022 65,951 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

ENGINE COVER FITTED

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 29 Dec 2021 63,165 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip rubber worn on edge (1.1.2 (c))

Engine bay covers obscuring testable components & prescribed areas

Exhaust emissions, HC high on fast idle test 167ppm & CO high at idle 0.30%

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Outer sill covers obscuring some prescribed areas

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Under covers obscuring some prescribed areas

Pass 18 Jan 2021 60,171 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 58,450 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2020 58,450 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 53,706 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight hole at large clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 49,441 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 43,926 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 40,495 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 37,674 miles

front and rear brake pads are over half worn

front number plate is starting to deteriorate

offside and nearside front tyres are starting to wear on the edges

Pass 4 Apr 2013 35,212 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front and rear brake pads over half worn

Pass 13 Apr 2012 32,929 miles

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

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

both rear tyres splitting in tread

Pass 21 Mar 2011 26,457 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Clubman?

Based on 207,761 MOT tests across 26,768 vehicles.

85.9%
Pass Rate
6,251
Miles/Year
11
Year Lifespan
26,768
On UK Roads
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WES 71E is a 2008 Mini Clubman in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2008 Mini Clubman models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 64,893 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The Mini Clubman typically stays on UK roads for around 11 years. At 18 years old, this Mini Clubman is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WES 71E registered?

WES 71E is a 2008 Mini Clubman, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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