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LC08 KND

2008 Mini Cooper

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

81,000 mi
Last recorded81,000 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper61,507 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC08 KND
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 81,000 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front brake dust covers corroded

Fail 29 Aug 2025 81,000 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front brake dust covers corroded

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2024 78,792 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 74,647 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 72,051 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides bottom arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2021 70,446 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides bottom arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 64,452 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 60,173 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2018 60,173 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 59,134 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 56,480 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 56,480 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 48,715 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 48,715 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Fail 18 Oct 2014 41,924 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2014 41,924 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 35,554 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jun 2012 31,633 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 24,380 miles

Oil leak

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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LC08 KND is a 2008 Mini Cooper in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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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What year was LC08 KND registered?

LC08 KND is a 2008 Mini Cooper, first registered on 6 June 2008.

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