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WG08 UNJ

2008 Mini Cooper

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,344 mi
Last recorded105,344 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper61,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG08 UNJ
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2025 105,344 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 98,127 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2022 93,452 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted on inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2022 93,406 miles

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road large chip/damage to o/s (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted on inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 86,058 miles

Front Lower Coolant leak radiator hose ()

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under trays fitted at time of test

Pass 9 Nov 2020 77,296 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Lower Coolant leak radiator hose ()

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 2 Nov 2020 77,292 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working missing (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Lower Coolant leak radiator hose ()

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 29 Aug 2019 71,029 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2019 71,029 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

tpms light on

Pass 3 Sep 2018 63,719 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 3 Sep 2018 63,719 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 5 Sep 2017 55,351 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2017 55,350 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2016 49,005 miles

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

Offside Rear brake starting to bind on

Fail 11 May 2016 49,005 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake starting to bind on

Pass 21 May 2015 44,533 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 38,119 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2014 38,119 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 30,268 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 24,279 miles

Rear discs corroded

os front seat belt doesnt always retract correctly

Pass 19 Jul 2011 20,051 miles

Oil leak

front tyres starting to wear low

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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WG08 UNJ is a 2008 Mini Cooper in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WG08 UNJ registered?

WG08 UNJ is a 2008 Mini Cooper, first registered on 6 August 2008.

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