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LB08 SNN

2008 Mini Cooper S

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

88,343 mi
Last recorded88,343 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper S59,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB08 SNN
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 88,343 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2024 85,553 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2024 85,523 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak OSR silencer box has large hole. (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2023 83,224 miles

All coil springs corroded

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Nov 2023 83,150 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear offside box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Front and rear suspension arms corroded

General underside corrosion

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 2 Nov 2022 81,090 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage At steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 1 Nov 2022 81,090 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage At steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 79,055 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 77,467 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2020 77,467 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 75,866 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 68,757 miles

Exhaust rusty.

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

Fail 15 Oct 2018 68,757 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Exhaust rusty.

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 54,236 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 41,959 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 41,958 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 36,492 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 32,954 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 17 Dec 2014 32,941 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 28,862 miles

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 29 Nov 2013 28,862 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 7 Jun 2012 20,954 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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LB08 SNN is a 2008 Mini Cooper S in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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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LB08 SNN is a 2008 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 14 June 2008.

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