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LF57 FMP

2008 Mini Cooper S

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

57,764 mi
Last recorded57,764 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper S59,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF57 FMP
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 57,764 miles

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Central Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE OIL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Jan 2026 57,764 miles

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Central Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE OIL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 54,629 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 Jan 2025 54,629 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Jan 2024 49,238 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Jan 2024 49,238 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2022 41,304 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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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LF57 FMP is a 2008 Mini Cooper S in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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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What year was LF57 FMP registered?

LF57 FMP is a 2008 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 15 February 2008.

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