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LJ08 LOZ

2008 Mini Cooper S

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

88,393 mi
Last recorded88,393 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2018
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper S59,398 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ08 LOZ
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2018 88,393 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 85,778 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 31 May 2017 85,778 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 81,211 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 72,592 miles

Nearside Rear uneven tread wear

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Jul 2015 72,581 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear uneven tread wear

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 55,116 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 55,035 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 55,035 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 50,745 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 50,745 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 40,886 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 33,103 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
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LJ08 LOZ is a 2008 Mini Cooper S in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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.

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LJ08 LOZ is a 2008 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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