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WG08 WTF

2008 Mini One

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,591 mi
Last recorded77,591 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mini One63,281 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG08 WTF
MakeMini
ModelOne
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 77,591 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

suspension components corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2025 74,581 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and system corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

suspension components corroded

Fail 31 Jan 2025 74,581 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and system corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

suspension components corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2023 73,681 miles

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

Lower Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded rack pipes (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Upper Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage rubber pipes to reservoir (2.1.5 (a))

fuel cap rubber seal cracking

Pass 1 Nov 2022 72,560 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Including attached suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel cap seal perished

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened including attached suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2022 72,557 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also tyre tread close to legal limit 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Including attached suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel cap seal perished

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 4-5mm/Wear indicator removed (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened including attached suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 71,369 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rear silencer rubber mounts broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fuel tank filler cap rubber seal perishing

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake wear sensor disconnected/ tied up away from brake pad

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2021 71,368 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective Rear silencer rubber mounts broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fuel tank filler cap rubber seal perishing

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake wear sensor disconnected/ tied up away from brake pad

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 68,015 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2019 640,840 miles

All road wheel fixings are covered by centre caps

Both windscreen washers are non-continuous so require multiple triggers to provide sufficient cleaning fluid to windscreen - poss restriction/pump

Nearside Front Manufacturer's jacking block missing

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil residue on engine so advise full clean & re-check for source(s) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 61,177 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Both headlamps slightly affected on dip beam (slight flashing) when hazards activated - further investigation req'd for bad earth/bulb(s)

Both windscreen washers weak but provide sufficient washer liquid when activated multiple times - further investigation req'd to possible blockage occurring in filter or jets &/or poor pump

Centre caps fitted that obscure wheel fixings

Nearside Front Jacking block missing from sill

Fail 23 Oct 2018 61,177 miles

Both headlamps slightly affected on dip beam (slight flashing) when hazards activated - further investigation req'd for bad earth/bulb(s)

Both windscreen washers weak but provide sufficient washer liquid when activated multiple times - further investigation req'd to possible blockage occurring in filter or jets &/or poor pump

Centre caps fitted that obscure wheel fixings

Nearside Front Jacking block missing from sill

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 17 Oct 2017 53,853 miles

Centre caps fitted obscuring wheel fixings

Coolant leak appears weeping from matrix hoses but further investigation req'd to confirm source(s) ()

Engine covers & under-trays fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay & on underside

Nearside Plastic jacking block missing from sill

Pass 31 Oct 2016 48,053 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 42,121 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 42,105 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 37,131 miles

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

o/s/f perished

Fail 27 Oct 2014 37,131 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

o/s/f perished

Pass 29 Oct 2013 33,349 miles

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

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

exhaust backbox corroded

Fail 29 Oct 2013 33,348 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

exhaust backbox corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2012 31,761 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 27,553 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 27,553 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 23,537 miles

How Reliable is the Mini One?

Based on 528,090 MOT tests across 55,487 vehicles.

83.8%
Pass Rate
5,024
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
55,487
On UK Roads
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WG08 WTF is a 2008 Mini One in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2008 Mini One models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 63,281 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mini One typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 18 years old, this Mini One is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WG08 WTF is a 2008 Mini One, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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