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LD08 FUW

2008 Mini Cooper S

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

64,863 mi
Last recorded64,863 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper S59,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD08 FUW
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 64,863 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 64,311 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Pass 28 Jun 2023 63,689 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2022 62,948 miles

Central undertray fitted to either side

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2021 60,678 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under-trays and sill covers fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2020 58,538 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

sill cover fitted

Pass 3 Apr 2019 53,673 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under-trays fitted

Pass 20 Mar 2018 49,549 miles

Oil leak ()

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

under-trays fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2017 44,701 miles

chip in windscreen

front brak pads getting low

Pass 16 Mar 2016 39,695 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 34,374 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 34,374 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 29,928 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 26,011 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 21,356 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 15,655 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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LD08 FUW is a 2008 Mini Cooper S in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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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What year was LD08 FUW registered?

LD08 FUW is a 2008 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 4 April 2008.

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The MOT history for LD08 FUW shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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