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YC58 NGU

2008 Mini Cooper

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

122,597 mi
Last recorded122,597 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper61,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC58 NGU
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 122,597 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle underside slight corrosion

Fail 2 Jun 2025 122,597 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle underside slight corrosion

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2024 113,989 miles

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

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

tyres front 2054517 rear 2054017

Pass 30 May 2023 100,936 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2021 97,652 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 90,298 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 2 Apr 2019 90,298 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 78,132 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 78,130 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 71,742 miles

Nearside Front tyre wall cracking

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

Nearside Rear tyre wall cracking

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 12 Dec 2015 64,112 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 50,197 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 40,031 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Dec 2012 39,601 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 39,204 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 34,784 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 34,784 miles

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

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

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

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

Front brake discs worn

Rear brake discs worn

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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YC58 NGU is a 2008 Mini Cooper in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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.

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What year was YC58 NGU registered?

YC58 NGU is a 2008 Mini Cooper, first registered on 11 December 2008.

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