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YR08 WBU

2008 Mini Cooper Clubman

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

55,842 mi
Last recorded55,842 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper Clubman67,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR08 WBU
MakeMini
ModelCooper Clubman
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 55,842 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 55,794 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2024 55,794 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 55,777 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2023 55,777 miles

Central Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 53,883 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 51,680 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2021 51,677 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2020 50,442 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2019 45,920 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

high level brake light not working

Pass 24 Apr 2018 43,098 miles

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

undertray/plastic covers fitted

Pass 10 Apr 2017 40,211 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 37,416 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 34,978 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 30,948 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 30,938 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Fail 5 Apr 2013 26,244 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 26,244 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 20,936 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 15,852 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper Clubman?

Based on 9,125 MOT tests across 774 vehicles.

83.9%
Pass Rate
5,095
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
774
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 36
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YR08 WBU is a 2008 Mini Cooper Clubman in Silver 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 Cooper Clubman models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 67,998 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Cooper Clubman fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 36 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YR08 WBU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was YR08 WBU registered?

YR08 WBU is a 2008 Mini Cooper Clubman, first registered on 25 March 2008.

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