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L100 STD

2008 Mini Cooper

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,666 mi
Last recorded84,666 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper61,507 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL100 STD
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 84,666 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 83,724 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023 73,510 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner & outer edges, advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner & outer edges, advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 66,380 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2021 60,557 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2021 60,556 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65R15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Oct 2020 51,975 miles

Nearside Coolant leak bottle empty

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front brake imbalance

rear inner pads wear(not clearly visible)

struggled with cat test,hydrocarbons erratic

suspension/subframe corrosion,unable to assess some areas due to covers

Pass 28 Oct 2019 50,168 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 41,811 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 25 Sep 2018 41,811 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2017 36,575 miles

both rear tyres slightly perrished

rear brake pads getting low,required in approx 4-6000 miles and warning wire cracked

Pass 18 Oct 2016 32,709 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 30,448 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear brakes binding slightly

both rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 25 Feb 2016 30,448 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear brakes binding slightly

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 18 Feb 2015 26,185 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 26 Feb 2014 21,807 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Feb 2014 21,807 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 17,400 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 15,080 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 13,639 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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L100 STD is a 2008 Mini Cooper in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L100 STD registered?

L100 STD is a 2008 Mini Cooper, first registered on 2 March 2008.

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