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LL08 TRV

2008 Mini Cooper S

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

85,714 mi
Last recorded85,714 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper S59,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL08 TRV
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 85,714 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 4 Jul 2025 85,712 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 80,633 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlamps pitted (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 1 Jul 2024 80,631 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust silencer holed and blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlamps pitted (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023 66,522 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 63,245 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush in engine bay (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush in engine bay (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 60,763 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 56,010 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2019 56,008 miles

Central Front Lower Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively Power steering pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Nov 2018 49,605 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 42,188 miles

both nearside tyres worn to limit inner edges not excessive at test

lense inside nearside headlamp loose beam pattern ok at test

Pass 30 Nov 2016 36,040 miles

nearside front brake pads 95% worn

offside rear tyre worn to wear bars

Pass 18 May 2015 23,251 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 16,486 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 15,621 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 11,629 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 8,710 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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LL08 TRV is a 2008 Mini Cooper S in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 LL08 TRV registered?

LL08 TRV is a 2008 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 12 June 2008.

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