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LJ08 OWG

2008 Mini Cooper S

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2021
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

83,426 mi
Last recorded83,426 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper S59,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ08 OWG
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2020 83,426 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2019 72,479 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 68,826 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 64,729 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 59,767 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 54,999 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 54,955 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 53,999 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 41,954 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 32,828 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Feb 2012 22,295 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 22,295 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 15,566 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 OWG is a 2008 Mini Cooper S in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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.

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What year was LJ08 OWG registered?

LJ08 OWG is a 2008 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 24 April 2008.

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The MOT history for LJ08 OWG shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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