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LJ08 TXT

2008 Mini Cooper

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,865 mi
Last recorded87,865 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper61,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ08 TXT
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 87,865 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 83,944 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2024 83,761 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 79,116 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 77,458 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides of vehicle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 May 2022 70,930 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in windscreen in drivers view on maximum of 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2021 63,207 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 59,794 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2020 59,794 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 57,538 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

temp' fuel cap fitted

Fail 19 Jun 2019 57,488 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

temp' fuel cap fitted

Pass 18 Jul 2018 50,467 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 44,098 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 38,555 miles

Both shoulders of offside front tyre worn low

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

Nearside front tyre outer shoulder worn smooth

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 32,286 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 32,286 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 27,530 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 22,790 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 17,280 miles

ADVISE Both front tyre worn on both edges

Pass 25 Jun 2011 13,230 miles

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 TXT is a 2008 Mini Cooper in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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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LJ08 TXT is a 2008 Mini Cooper, first registered on 24 May 2008.

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