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EF08 LWP

2008 Mini Cooper

Yellow Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

156,022 mi
Last recorded156,022 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper61,507 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF08 LWP
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2025 156,022 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 150,212 miles

Front Subframe heavily corroded

Headlamps continuously on

Pass 24 Jan 2023 147,561 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 138,539 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 18 Jan 2022 138,518 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 131,348 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both struts (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2021 131,348 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both struts (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 124,358 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 114,352 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive misting of oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2019 114,352 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive misting of oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 112,100 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 108,410 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 105,271 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 102,050 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 97,890 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 90,303 miles

n/s rear tyre cracking

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 13 Oct 2012 90,303 miles

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

n/s rear tyre cracking

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 71,181 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 71,181 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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EF08 LWP is a 2008 Mini Cooper in Yellow with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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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EF08 LWP is a 2008 Mini Cooper, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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