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LL08 DFA

2008 Mini Cooper

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

89,836 mi
Last recorded89,836 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper61,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL08 DFA
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 89,836 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 88,596 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2024 88,596 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 87,695 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view large stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

possible engine coolant leak.

Pass 12 Oct 2022 83,169 miles

coolant low

Pass 12 Oct 2021 76,500 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 68,927 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 62,736 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 56,837 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 50,391 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 43,844 miles

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

Offside Front tyre valve showing signs of perishing

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 13 Oct 2016 43,844 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre valve showing signs of perishing

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Oct 2015 39,991 miles

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 27 Oct 2014 37,438 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 33,993 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 33,993 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 4 May 2012 31,454 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front wiper blades starting to split

Fail 5 May 2011 27,725 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 May 2011 27,725 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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LL08 DFA is a 2008 Mini Cooper in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 LL08 DFA registered?

LL08 DFA is a 2008 Mini Cooper, first registered on 17 May 2008.

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