CarVerify

Free Car Check

LH02 ETH

2008 Mini Cooper S

Red Petrol 1598cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

102,781 mi
Last recorded102,781 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper S59,398 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mini
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationLH02 ETH
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 102,781 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 Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

fuel cap sealing ring perishing

Pass 19 Aug 2024 94,878 miles

Coolant leak around the area of the timing cover/water pump ()

Front windscreen wiper blades have some smearing in use

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to the legal limit. Also wearing heavily on the inner and outer shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is wearing heavily on the inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted damage to the inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to the legal limit. Also wearing heavily on the inner and outer shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive around the area of the timing cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in the nearside lower corner of the screen (3.2 (a) (i))

auxiliary drive belt (fanbelt) has some wear and oil contamination

Pass 19 Aug 2023 84,010 miles

Coolant leak Leaking from expansion bottle. ()

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens getting cloudy. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim dented. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Aug 2022 69,794 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2022 69,703 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 52,098 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 50,722 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 43,524 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 35,086 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 26,858 miles

Offside Front tyre bald on inner edge close to separating advise replace ASAP

Offside Rear brake pad sensor adrift and broken

clutch very high and making loud noise needs investigation ASAP

Fail 22 Nov 2017 26,858 miles

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

Offside Front tyre bald on inner edge close to separating advise replace ASAP

Offside Rear brake pad sensor adrift and broken

clutch very high and making loud noise needs investigation ASAP

Pass 17 Nov 2016 23,939 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 20,616 miles

oil on min

Pass 18 Nov 2014 17,665 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 17,661 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 15,822 miles

engine oil on min

Pass 26 Nov 2012 12,976 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 10,283 miles

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
Full Mini Cooper S reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

LH02 ETH is a 2008 Mini Cooper S in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LH02 ETH?

You can check the full history of LH02 ETH by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LH02 ETH registered?

LH02 ETH is a 2008 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 14 November 2008.

Is LH02 ETH safe to buy?

The MOT history for LH02 ETH shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LH02 ETH have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LH02 ETH. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.