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EX08 LWT

2008 Mini Cooper

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

65,731 mi
Last recorded65,731 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper61,507 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX08 LWT
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 65,731 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 64,817 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2023 63,297 miles

both front tyres perished in tread

both raer tyres worn unevenly

Pass 16 Aug 2022 62,287 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2021 61,774 miles

both rear tyres misshaped

rear brake discs slight worn

Pass 7 Sep 2020 61,335 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 60,596 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2019 60,596 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 59,393 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 59,393 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 58,123 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 56,624 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 54,724 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 54,724 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2014 47,277 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 40,336 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 40,336 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 33,204 miles

nearside front brake slightly binding

Pass 27 Jun 2011 26,904 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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EX08 LWT is a 2008 Mini Cooper in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 EX08 LWT registered?

EX08 LWT is a 2008 Mini Cooper, first registered on 27 June 2008.

Is EX08 LWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX08 LWT shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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