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LP08 TLY

2008 Mini Cooper S

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

82,092 mi
Last recorded82,092 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper S59,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP08 TLY
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 82,092 miles

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

coolant leak

Pass 16 Oct 2024 78,407 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

minor engine oil leak

rear discs corroded

Fail 15 Oct 2024 78,406 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

minor engine oil leak

rear discs corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2023 78,192 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 76,655 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front & both side rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both side inner front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 73,008 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 61,588 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 50,761 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 41,932 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 38,122 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 38,101 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 37,529 miles

N/S/F tyre 2.0mm inner/outer edges

O/S/F tyre 2.0mm inner/outer edges & cut in sidewall

O/S/R tyre perished

Pass 13 Oct 2015 36,207 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 13 Oct 2015 36,207 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick low (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick low (3.5.1g)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 31,712 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 28,076 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 21,980 miles

Nearside front lower bumper has slight damage

Oil leak

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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LP08 TLY is a 2008 Mini Cooper S in Blue 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 LP08 TLY registered?

LP08 TLY is a 2008 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 24 July 2008.

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