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LB08 BKA

2008 Mini Cooper

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

73,060 mi
Last recorded73,060 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper61,507 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB08 BKA
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2019 73,060 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 73,059 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2018 68,660 miles

child seat fitted in nsr

nsr tyre has nail in main tread

oil leak- engine gearbox poss power steering

osf tyre wearing on edges

rear brake pads low

sill ocvers fitted

Fail 1 May 2018 68,660 miles

Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure nsf tyre (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washers not contacting the screen (8.2.3)

child seat fitted in nsr

nsr tyre has nail in main tread

oil leak- engine gearbox poss power steering

osf tyre wearing on edges

rear brake pads low

sill ocvers fitted

Pass 24 Apr 2017 61,610 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 61,610 miles

Nearside Front suspension has serious deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 61,387 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 56,762 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

oil leak

rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 3 Dec 2014 52,041 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 45,592 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 35,679 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 26,119 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 25,512 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 25,499 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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)

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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LB08 BKA is a 2008 Mini Cooper in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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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LB08 BKA is a 2008 Mini Cooper, first registered on 27 May 2008.

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