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LJ08 KGO

2008 Mini Cooper

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

82,457 mi
Last recorded82,457 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper61,507 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ08 KGO
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 82,457 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2025 76,927 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH; Deterioration to lenses (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2024 71,022 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 62,911 miles

Both headlamps deteriorating

Pass 22 Feb 2022 58,020 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 54,112 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 52,099 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 48,784 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2018 45,967 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)

Offside Rear brake pad warning wire loose

Rear exhaust box coroded

Pass 1 Mar 2017 40,142 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 35,598 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 9 Mar 2015 32,140 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 27,780 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 21,823 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 21,823 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 17,578 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 14,793 miles

both front tyres are low on tread

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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LJ08 KGO is a 2008 Mini Cooper in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LJ08 KGO registered?

LJ08 KGO is a 2008 Mini Cooper, first registered on 21 March 2008.

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