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LG08 XOM

2008 Mini Cooper

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

111,811 mi
Last recorded111,811 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper61,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2024 111,811 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2023 110,975 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 106,795 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 103,559 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2021 103,559 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 99,044 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 96,298 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2019 96,228 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 carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both side (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 91,451 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 91,451 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 85,840 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 29 Sep 2017 85,838 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 80,893 miles

nearside front, offside front and offside rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 22 Sep 2016 80,893 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

nearside front, offside front and offside rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 25 Sep 2015 77,237 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 77,237 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 72,051 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 67,816 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 62,574 miles

Front brake discs starting to corrode

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 60,734 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 51,151 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2011 51,151 miles

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

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

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 XOM is a 2008 Mini Cooper in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 XOM is a 2008 Mini Cooper, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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