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WG08 XKF

2008 Mini Cooper

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

182,365 mi
Last recorded182,365 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper61,507 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG08 XKF
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 182,365 miles

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

rear backing plates missing

Pass 3 Mar 2025 173,625 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 164,355 miles

Advise NSF backing plate corroded and OSF missing

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

Fail 23 Feb 2024 164,091 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened hole in subframe (facing back of the car) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Advise NSF backing plate corroded and OSF missing

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 155,946 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front& rear sub frames corroded

Fail 2 Mar 2023 155,197 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front& rear sub frames corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2022 146,912 miles

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

rear sub frame corroded

Fail 18 Feb 2022 146,642 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

rear sub frame corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2021 137,092 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 129,407 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 118,697 miles

Undertrays fitted obscuring the inspection of some components.

Fail 24 Jan 2019 118,697 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Undertrays fitted obscuring the inspection of some components.

Pass 29 Jun 2018 110,646 miles

Offside Front disc shield corroded

Front suspension sub-frame slighty corroded

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear suspension sub-frame showing signs of corrosion

Fail 20 Jun 2018 110,646 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front suspension sub-frame slighty corroded

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front disc shield corroded

Rear suspension sub-frame showing signs of corrosion

Pass 8 Jun 2017 97,124 miles

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

Offside Front brake back plate is corroded

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

Offside Rear brake is binding slightly

front and rear suspension sub-frames have signs of corrosion

fuel cap seal is of a temporary type, but is maintaining the sealing arrangement

Pass 24 Jun 2016 86,806 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 86,806 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 76,246 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 56,774 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2013 56,774 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 46,379 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2012 46,379 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 34,439 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 34,439 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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 XKF is a 2008 Mini Cooper in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 XKF registered?

WG08 XKF is a 2008 Mini Cooper, first registered on 28 June 2008.

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