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LG08 DWL

2008 Mini Cooper

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

125,076 mi
Last recorded125,076 miles
Recorded on3 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper61,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG08 DWL
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 May 2024 125,076 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 May 2024 125,076 miles

Front Position lamp not working n/s and o/s (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 May 2023 119,529 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rea\r bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2022 115,236 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2021 107,724 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 103,553 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2019 103,553 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 100,505 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine bay covers and under trays fitted

Fail 27 Jun 2018 100,505 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine bay covers and under trays fitted

Pass 20 Jun 2017 95,765 miles

Front brake discs very worn pads ok

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 1.5mm ish and discs very worn (3.5.1g)

Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% both sides at top (1.1.A.3b)

a bit of play in rack? when under load

engine bay covers and under trays fitted

Fail 20 Jun 2017 95,765 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both edges (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm ish discs very worn (3.5.1g)

Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% both sides at top (1.1.A.3b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all tyres (4.1.E.1)

a bit of play in rack? when under load

engine bay covers and under trays fitted

Pass 28 Jun 2016 90,634 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 28 Jun 2016 90,634 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 24 Mar 2015 85,532 miles

195/55/16/87h

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Mar 2015 85,532 miles

195/55/16/87h

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2014 74,308 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 63,480 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 52,934 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 52,934 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2011 42,445 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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LG08 DWL is a 2008 Mini Cooper in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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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LG08 DWL is a 2008 Mini Cooper, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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