2008 MINI Clubman 1.6L Petrol · WK57 GKV
2008 MINI Clubman (1.6L, petrol). First registered 28 Jan 2008. Recorded mileage 118,564 miles. MOT expired on 19 Jun 2025.
- Make & Model
- MINI CLUBMAN
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Truro
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Jun 2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Jun 2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 118,564 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WK57 GKV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/06/2024
- 118,564 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
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WK57 GKV MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Mini Clubman (WK57 GKV) between November 2022 and June 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 June 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
WK57 GKV Mileage History
- 03/11/2022112,983 mi
- 09/11/2022112,983 mi
- 08/06/2023117,375 mi+4,392 mi
- 19/06/2023117,375 mi
- 21/06/2024118,564 mi+1,189 mi
Average of roughly 3,420 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for MINI Clubman (R55)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- N14 Timing Chain FailureSerious
Early turbo Clubmans carry the same notorious N14 timing-chain weakness as the hatch, and many family cars missed the oil changes they needed.
- Barn Door Lock FailureModerate
The twin rear-door latches and wiring can fail, leaving one side stuck, misaligned, or showing open-door warnings.
- High Pressure Fuel Pump (HPFP)Serious
Turbo petrol Clubmans use the same HPFP setup as the R56 hatch, with failures causing poor starting and limp mode.
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