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WP08 OMS

2008 Mini Mini (R57)

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,562 mi
Last recorded97,562 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mini Mini (R57)53,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP08 OMS
MakeMini
ModelMini (R57)
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 97,562 miles

some rear inbalance well in limits

Pass 12 Mar 2025 95,102 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2025 95,101 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2024 91,991 miles

poor beam patterns (cloudy covers)

Pass 31 Mar 2023 88,060 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position Lamp Unit Slightly Loose

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rubber Hanger Worn (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2023 88,055 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Offside Front Position Lamp Unit Slightly Loose

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rubber Hanger Worn (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2023 88,049 miles

Front Electrical wiring insulation so damaged or deteriorated it is likely to cause a short-circuit no2 ht lead damaged - temp repair with tape (4.11 (c) (ii))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides - due to lens condition (4.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective both sides - affecting beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both sides - due to discs condition (1.2.1 (e))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing fuel cap missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insulation so damaged or deteriorated it is likely to cause a short-circuit brake warning wire loose and rubbing through on wheel (4.11 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top rubber mount split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insulation so damaged or deteriorated it is likely to cause a short-circuit brake warning wire loose and rubbing through on wheel (4.11 (c) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin almost to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms - rear bush worn/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure also has water in unit (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp insecure also has water in unit (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished(4mm) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber mounts splitting (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2021 79,437 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rear back box rubber deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 73,005 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective mounting rubbers broken / advise to replace.. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2019 66,480 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2019 66,408 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65/15.... (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT....edges worn.... (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 59,231 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2018 59,231 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 50,913 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

Pass 17 Aug 2016 46,052 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 41,092 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 35,311 miles

rear silencer slightly deteriorated

Pass 16 Jul 2013 31,924 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear silencer retaining bracket broken, but not in secure.

Pass 11 Jun 2012 30,652 miles

exhaust tailbox bracket corroded

exhaust tailbox corroded

Pass 26 May 2011 28,563 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Mini (R57)?

Based on 45,115 MOT tests across 3,155 vehicles.

79.2%
Pass Rate
4,754
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
3,155
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 365
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 324
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 244
Registration plate lamp not working 223
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WP08 OMS is a 2008 Mini Mini (R57) in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2008 Mini Mini (R57) models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 53,357 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 Mini (R57) fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 365 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WP08 OMS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini (R57) typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Mini Mini (R57) is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WP08 OMS is a 2008 Mini Mini (R57), first registered on 10 June 2008.

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