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WR08 YBC

2008 Mini Cooper

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

73,356 mi
Last recorded73,356 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper61,507 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR08 YBC
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 12 Aug 2025 73,356 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 70,519 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

corrosion underside of vehicle not excessive

Pass 7 Sep 2023 69,275 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 67,852 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 66,245 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 62,018 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 57,116 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front wiper blades worn hard/ judder

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2018 52,159 miles

rear silencer corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2017 46,698 miles

rear silencer corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2016 40,368 miles

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)

rear silencer corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2015 34,401 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2014 29,123 miles

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

rear silencer corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2013 24,203 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 19,980 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 13,373 miles

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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WR08 YBC is a 2008 Mini Cooper in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WR08 YBC registered?

WR08 YBC is a 2008 Mini Cooper, first registered on 30 May 2008.

Is WR08 YBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR08 YBC shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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