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LF08 ZGA

2008 Mini Cooper

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,607 mi
Last recorded88,607 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper61,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF08 ZGA
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 88,607 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively BOTH (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 15 Aug 2025 88,588 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 emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear PARKING BRAKE LOW EFFORT

Pass 24 Aug 2024 84,516 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2024 84,511 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 81,371 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 81,202 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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 20 Jul 2022 76,802 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2022 76,802 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2021 72,760 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2020 68,598 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 67,364 miles

Nearside rear tyre has small cracks on the inside

Under trays fitted

Pass 5 May 2017 59,306 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on the outer side

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Apr 2016 52,983 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 9 Apr 2015 46,411 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 42,976 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres starting to wear on inner and outer edges

Pass 7 May 2013 39,300 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 39,300 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 8 May 2012 34,713 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 29,729 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 28,746 miles

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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LF08 ZGA is a 2008 Mini Cooper in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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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LF08 ZGA is a 2008 Mini Cooper, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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