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WG08 WLU

2008 Mini Cooper

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

77,141 mi
Last recorded77,141 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper61,507 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG08 WLU
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 77,141 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2025 75,667 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 73,236 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2023 64,359 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 56,183 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2021 56,183 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 51,498 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 44,525 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 3 May 2016 42,726 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

wiper blades smearing

Pass 19 Jun 2015 38,973 miles

offside rear tyre on 2mm & worn inner edge (205.45.17 runflat)

rear exhaust box deteriated

Pass 27 Jun 2014 33,290 miles

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

rear tyres out of shape (205.45.17)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 29,680 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 26,223 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 20,470 miles

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 WLU is a 2008 Mini Cooper in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WG08 WLU registered?

WG08 WLU is a 2008 Mini Cooper, first registered on 25 June 2008.

Is WG08 WLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG08 WLU shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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