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LG08 RPV

2008 Mini Cooper

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

65,267 mi
Last recorded65,267 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper61,507 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG08 RPV
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 65,267 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2024 62,557 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 58,461 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Feb 2023 58,461 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 55,564 miles

Exhaust rear silencer has a slight blow of gasses at the join/weld

Exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to legal limit, tyre sidewall cracking / perishing. Recommend replacing soon (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 26 Nov 2021 55,559 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed 175/65/15 84H Pirelli P1 Cinturauto (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust rear silencer has a slight blow of gasses at the join/weld

Exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to legal limit, tyre sidewall cracking / perishing. Recommend replacing soon (5.2.3 (e))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 1 Dec 2020 53,890 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2020 53,890 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2019 52,271 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 7 Nov 2019 52,270 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator brake warning indicator lamp also 'ON' (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Nov 2018 47,409 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 45,043 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 42,190 miles

Oil leak ()

rear exhaust box v rusty

Pass 10 Mar 2015 37,763 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 34,605 miles

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

both wiper blades split

o/s/f tyre sidewall perished

Pass 27 Mar 2013 29,648 miles

o/s/f tyre outer sidewall perishing

Pass 28 Mar 2012 25,830 miles

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

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

offsise rear tyrer sidewall perished

Pass 5 Apr 2011 20,739 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 20,736 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)

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

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 RPV is a 2008 Mini Cooper in Black 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 LG08 RPV registered?

LG08 RPV is a 2008 Mini Cooper, first registered on 13 March 2008.

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The MOT history for LG08 RPV shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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