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LA08 GDE

2008 Mini Cooper S

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

80,708 mi
Last recorded80,708 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper S59,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA08 GDE
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2022 80,708 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2022 80,689 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 78,591 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2020 72,600 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2020 72,600 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2019 68,694 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2019 68,693 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 65,473 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 60,955 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 57,625 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 54,625 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

chip in windscreen

front brake pads wearing unevenly

nearside rear tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 25 Jul 2014 51,516 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

chip in windscreen

offside tyres sidewalls damaged

Pass 16 Aug 2013 48,443 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

chip in windscreen

Pass 3 Aug 2012 45,602 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 39,847 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper S?

Based on 632,556 MOT tests across 100,336 vehicles.

86.7%
Pass Rate
5,231
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
100,336
On UK Roads
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LA08 GDE is a 2008 Mini Cooper S in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2008 Mini Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 59,398 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The Mini Cooper S typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 18 years old, this Mini Cooper S is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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LA08 GDE is a 2008 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 21 July 2008.

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