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LM08 CAT

2008 Mini Cooper

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

69,431 mi
Last recorded69,431 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper61,507 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM08 CAT
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 69,431 miles
Pass 31 May 2025 64,670 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2024 59,951 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2023 56,868 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2022 49,861 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 43,526 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 39,993 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 36,865 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 33,556 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 30,424 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2016 28,462 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

nail in n/s rear tyre

rear tyres wearing uneven on inner edges

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 28 May 2016 28,462 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

nail in n/s rear tyre

rear tyres wearing uneven on inner edges

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 20 May 2015 21,754 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 17,431 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r position lamp slightly dim

Pass 19 Jul 2013 12,699 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 11,244 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 11,238 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 8,276 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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LM08 CAT is a 2008 Mini Cooper in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 LM08 CAT registered?

LM08 CAT is a 2008 Mini Cooper, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is LM08 CAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM08 CAT shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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