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LN08 USG

2008 Mini Cooper S

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

62,415 mi
Last recorded62,415 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper S59,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN08 USG
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 62,415 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front and Rear - Nearside and Offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake Pad Wear Indicator Disconnected

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Nearside and Offside (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside - Coil Springs and Shock Absorbers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2026 62,415 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front and Rear - Nearside and Offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake Pad Wear Indicator Disconnected

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Nearside and Offside (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside - Coil Springs and Shock Absorbers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2025 61,713 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 60,395 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 58,965 miles

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 55,560 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 52,129 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 49,751 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2020 49,751 miles

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

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test mobile phone device holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

engine coolant bottle empty

Pass 4 Sep 2019 47,305 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Upper strut mount split

Offside Front Upper strut mount split

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

Fail 3 Sep 2019 47,304 miles

Offside Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Upper strut mount split

Offside Front Upper strut mount split

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 44,619 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 44,616 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder scrubbed. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 May 2017 41,636 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 41,636 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed INNER EDGE. (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jun 2016 38,989 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Offside Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 34,829 miles

both front top strut mounts starting to perish

fuel cap seal starting to perish

nsr indicator starting to show white light

Pass 1 Apr 2014 29,313 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 29,313 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

cuts in side wall of nearside front tyre

Pass 22 Mar 2013 22,409 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

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

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

Rear wash/wipe not working

Fail 22 Mar 2013 22,409 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Rear wash/wipe not working

Fail 27 Mar 2012 15,426 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 15,426 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 10,732 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 10,732 miles

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

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

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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LN08 USG is a 2008 Mini Cooper S in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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

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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LN08 USG is a 2008 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 21 April 2008.

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