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YG08 GYA

2008 Mini Cooper

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

97,822 mi
Last recorded97,822 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper61,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG08 GYA
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 Mar 2026 97,822 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2025 90,238 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024 81,802 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front small stone chip on windscreen n/s

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 7 Mar 2024 81,778 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple cuts on inner edge to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front small stone chip on windscreen n/s

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

fuel cap rubber perishing

Pass 6 Aug 2022 80,389 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2022 80,389 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 77,510 miles

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin more on o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

anti freeze below minimum

Fail 17 Mar 2021 77,510 miles

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin more on o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

anti freeze below minimum

Pass 22 Feb 2020 72,904 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 64,999 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 64,999 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 58,883 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Mar 2018 58,883 miles

Headlamp aim too low n/s and o/s (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 52,569 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 46,830 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 40,709 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 37,779 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 33,057 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 26,462 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 20,075 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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YG08 GYA is a 2008 Mini Cooper in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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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YG08 GYA is a 2008 Mini Cooper, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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