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WJ58 HSL

2008 Mini Cooper S Auto

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

61,965 mi
Last recorded61,965 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper S Auto41,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ58 HSL
MakeMini
ModelCooper S Auto
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 61,965 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2024 60,886 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2024 58,461 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2023 52,549 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2022 49,203 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 46,889 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2021 46,889 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 38,117 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 30,391 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 20,654 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 17,890 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 17,354 miles

both rear tyres cracking in tread

Pass 8 Sep 2015 16,562 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 15,737 miles

wipers splitting on edges

Pass 27 Sep 2013 13,022 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 10,485 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 8,246 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 8,245 miles

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

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper S Auto?

Based on 10,031 MOT tests across 928 vehicles.

83.9%
Pass Rate
3,685
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
928
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 38
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 38
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 36
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 34
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 31
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WJ58 HSL is a 2008 Mini Cooper S Auto in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2008 Mini Cooper S Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 41,652 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Cooper S Auto fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 38 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WJ58 HSL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper S Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Mini Cooper S Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WJ58 HSL registered?

WJ58 HSL is a 2008 Mini Cooper S Auto, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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