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WL08 JRU

2008 Mini Cooper S Clubman

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2025
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

82,097 mi
Last recorded82,097 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper S Clubman68,612 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL08 JRU
MakeMini
ModelCooper S Clubman
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2024 82,097 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2024 82,097 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 72,310 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 66,465 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2022 66,464 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 62,058 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Jan 2021 62,058 miles

Headlamp aim too low x2 (4.1.2 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Jan 2020 58,148 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 Jan 2020 58,148 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Jan 2019 52,694 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 16 Jan 2019 52,694 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 45,987 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 44,308 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 40,730 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 40,730 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 May 2015 37,245 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 31,878 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 May 2013 26,870 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 10 May 2013 26,870 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering system lock to lock check twists a brake hose (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering system lock to lock check twists a brake hose (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 1 May 2012 22,830 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2012 22,826 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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)

Fail 30 Jun 2011 19,274 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 19,274 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper S Clubman?

Based on 1,968 MOT tests across 171 vehicles.

83.1%
Pass Rate
4,906
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
171
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 17
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 8
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WL08 JRU is a 2008 Mini Cooper S Clubman in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

Across all 2008 Mini Cooper S Clubman models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 68,612 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mini Cooper S Clubman fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 17 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WL08 JRU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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WL08 JRU is a 2008 Mini Cooper S Clubman, first registered on 26 June 2008.

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