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LM57 LJN

2008 Mini Cooper

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,624 mi
Last recorded81,624 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper61,507 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM57 LJN
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 81,624 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2026 81,624 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 80,462 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Feb 2025 80,462 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 79,599 miles

Engine oil warning light on

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 7 Mar 2024 79,598 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Seal split and perished (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Both rear exhaust hanger rubbers broken

Engine oil warning light on

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 78,237 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 75,703 miles

Both Front Tyres worn inner/outer edges

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 4 Feb 2022 75,703 miles

Both Front Tyres worn inner/outer edges

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 72,838 miles

fuel door cover missing

Pass 20 Jan 2020 69,887 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

oil leak

Pass 1 Feb 2019 67,731 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Fail 1 Feb 2019 67,731 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 65,170 miles

nearside and offside front lower suspension arm rear bushes play

Fail 6 Feb 2018 65,169 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' sat nav / phone holders in view (8.3.1b)

nearside and offside front lower suspension arm rear bushes play

Pass 25 Jan 2017 63,128 miles

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

Nearside mirror cover missing

Oil leak ()

Fail 25 Jan 2017 63,128 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside mirror cover missing

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Feb 2016 57,811 miles

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

Rear exhaust box mounting braket broke and exhaut box is corroded

Fail 6 Feb 2016 57,811 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end loose locking nut (2.2.B.1d)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear exhaust box mounting braket broke and exhaut box is corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2015 54,112 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 42,486 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 37,811 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 35,880 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 28,659 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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LM57 LJN is a 2008 Mini Cooper in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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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LM57 LJN is a 2008 Mini Cooper, first registered on 18 January 2008.

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