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LJ08 XJL

2008 Mini Cooper

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

103,715 mi
Last recorded103,715 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper61,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 103,715 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2025 103,715 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2024 101,651 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 98,907 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2023 98,907 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2022 97,096 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 93,136 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 84,318 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 65,813 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 59,230 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Sep 2016 48,911 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Jul 2015 44,885 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 May 2014 37,939 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 May 2013 32,911 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 22,192 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 9,106 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 XJL is a 2008 Mini Cooper in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 XJL registered?

LJ08 XJL is a 2008 Mini Cooper, first registered on 1 July 2008.

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